need help i m new user of linux

akmalcrazy · 12-20-2008, 05:08 AM

Dear fellows i have installed RHEL 5 and decided to work on it.
but i could not find its softwares and when i download a software and try to install it there is error if resolve missing dependencies. what are the dependices.and how can i resolve it. and tell me site where can i download linux softwares
thankx

sycamorex · 12-20-2008, 05:16 AM

Are you subscribed to the Red Hat Network? If so, you need to update the system first.
As root you can issue:

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yum update

If not, you could change your repositories to CentOS.

pixellany · 12-20-2008, 06:05 AM

One of the very first tools to learn is the Package Manager. In the menus, you will find an entry which is something like "Install software" or "Add/remove Programs" As already suggested, RHEL is a paid distribution, so you have to have a licensed copy to use this feature.

CentOS is a (legal) free clone of RHEL.

For other versions of Linux, take a look at http://distrowatch.com

And---welcome to LQ!!