Post the specific error messages. You probably have a dependency. Red Carpet and apt4rpm are good at resolving them, but your distro is a little old, so perhaps they aren't supported now.
I really do suggest a read of
How to get good answers with your questions about Linux and double posting is frowned upon.
Did you read the rules you agreed to?
# Redhat links
RedHat Linux Manuals
Get your
mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management:
apt4rpm -
Red Carpet
RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks
# Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools
# Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages
# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project
# Cheap CDs
Discount Linux CDs
Linux Central
Cheapbytes
TuxCDs
ComputerHelperGuy
I suggest upgrading to release 7.3 and when you upgrade, choose expert and select the developmental packages and kernel source if you want to compile stuff.