install dope wars
having a problem getting past a Key error. I tried an -f as a suggestion from another forum, but obviously didn't work. The same error happens when i don't use a force.
thanks!!!! Code:
[root@localhost Desktop]# rpm -ivhf dopewars-1.5.12-1.src.rpm |
Quote:
If you were expecting it to install a working application, it won't happen with a .src.rpm. It's a source rpm which has to be compiled to make a binary, installable rpm. Installing a .src.rpm requires root authority because the .src.rpm writes to two directories in /usr/src, which the normal user doesn't normally have permission to write to those directories. The .src.rpm puts a rpm .spec file somewhere in /usr/src/..../SPECS, and a source tarball in /usr/src/.../SOURCES. Then cd to /usr/src/.../SPECS and run the command 'rpmbuild <filename>.spec', or something to that effect, to build a binary rpm which will be placed in /usr/src/.../RPMS. The error messages you got are normal behavior when trying to install a .src.rpm without porper authority. Su to root, and try it again. Then look into the directories named above. Note: ... will differ among the rpm based distros. Suse uses 'packages', RedHat uses 'redhat', etc. |
this is after being signed in as root
Code:
[root@localhost Desktop]# rpm -ivh dopewars-1.5.12-1.src.rpm |
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