Hello,

I'm new to the world of Linux and only recently installed Redhat Linux 8.0 on my PC. I had no problems with the installation after i followed the Redhat installation manual.

The problem i'm having is the installation of Xmms plugin so i can play MP3s on my Linux.

I tried to install it by typing "rpm -ivh -force xmms" in a terminal window, but i just got a command not recoginised message. My xmms plugin is located in my root folder.

Can anybody help me with this ???

Also if some one can tell me how i can install new wallpaper on my Linux desktop ??

Thanks

You need to make sure you are root, before installing an RPM. You do this by typing "su" in the command line, you will then be asked for your root password. Type this in and then press enter. Then execute the rpm command, note that it should be --force and not -force. You only use one dash if the command is a single letter, for a word, use two. Once the installion is done type "exit" to quit root mode.

As for desktop, I'm not sure if you use GNOME or KDE, but for GNOME simple right-click on the desktop and press "Change desktop background"

Hope that helped,
Ion

Have you tried double clicking on the rpm icon.