I have done exactly as you described and I still get the message, unable to parse hdlist file, problem reading synthesis file of medium, it will be automatically disabled.

Also the Mandrake RPM software manager will not allow you to search for files outside those that are installed or that came with CD rom.

d-1

You have to type that command while you are in the diriectory you saved it to. For instance type

cd /home
ls

if you saved it to /home the ls command will show all the files there...find the file for mozilla and make sure you have the file name right and those commands should work.

As for the rpm you have to do the same but use the rpm commands that the others told you about and the .rpm file. If that doesn't work I always install rpms the bad way with this command

rpm -i nameofrpm.rpm

Most programs can be be installed with this comands:
./configure
make
make install

but Mozilla and Netscape have their own way:

tar xzvf mozilla........tar.gz (or netscape.........tar.gz)

It creates a directory mozilla-installer (netscape-installer)
In this new directory you must run ./mozilla-installer (./netscape installer)

The rest runs by itself.

When you say to type cd/home ls do I type this in the xterm console or do you mean to istall into my directory when I am creating it?

Thanks,

d-1

in the xterm type

cd /the/path/to/where/I/saved/mozilla

it is case sensitive.

One method of installing a downloaded rpm file is to use the urpmi command. You need to su to root first. Then cd to the directory with the rpm file you want to install.
type:
urpmi <full-filename-of-rpm-file>

Use autocompletion so you don't have to type the whole thing in.

Another method is to right click on the rpm file in the gui, and select 'install with software-installer'.

Another method is to use kpackage.

OK, One more. Keep all of your downloaded rpm files in one directory. ( This also makes it convenient to back them up in case you need them in the future)
su to root. Run the program mkhdlist. This is the program which will generate a hdlist.cz file for that directory. Now use the
Manage Software Sources part of the MCC to enter your directory which contains the downloaded rpm's. I did this with a directory the contained mostly contribs rpms, as well as some assorted rpm files.

- - -
Your original problem with the .bin.gz file may be that you didn't give the expanded .bin file execution permissions. Or you may have mistyped the name. Use the autocompletion to get the name correct.
Also, remember that you need to precede the filename with './'.
This is because the present directory '.' isn't in the PATH variable by default.

he had a tar.gz not a bin.gz or whatever you are thinking of. and to do the autocomplete start typing the file name a little bit then press tab. And the "./" part is in the command "./configure" and he isn't even that far yet.

Thanks for the advice I will try it later this evening and report back-to-you guys. I really appreciate your help. I was out on a travel trip and was out for 3 days.

Will let you know how it goes.

d-1

Hey Guys;

I tried all of your suggestions and none of them work.

I entered ls * and it showed all my file indicators for programs or executable files and there in red text it shows; "mozilla-i686-pc-linux-gnu-1.7rc2-installer.tar.gz" & also in red text; "mozilla-firefox-0.8.-1.norlug.i586.rpm"

I am really perplexed and frustrated as to why I can't figure it out. I mean it really sounds easy, but perhaps Mandrake 9.2 does not allow for installation of other software.

I tried the following in my xterm- "urpmi mozilla-firefox-0.8.-1.norlug.i586.rpm" and this package would not install either. It said unable to access rpm file ; error registering local package.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,
d-1

Hey Guys;

This is where I am at. I may have gained some progress with the RPM file I downloaded but I don't know.

I ran this command;

cd mozilla

then I typed the following:

"rpm Uvh mozilla-firefox-0.8-1.norlug.i586.rpm"

and it went through all these long commands, and for the first time I did not get an error message.

My question, what else to I need to do to finish install for this RPM file or is it done?

If it is done, where is the icon to open it?

d-1

it is done installing and do a search on "Where is my program installed?" there are TONS of posts on that....

Can you give me a hint on how to do that? I did a seacrh and I don't see anything.

d-1

When I do a search in my xterm and I type: whereis mozilla , I get [root@localhost sinvestments]#

This tells me nothing other than I am right back to where I've started.

This is unreal hard.

d-1

Sorry, i'm not trying to be mean i just don't know the answer and I see it asked all the time. try typing "firefox" from the command line.

Sorry, i'm not trying to be mean i just don't know the answer and I see it asked all the time. try typing "firefox" from the command line. visit this post http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...gram+installed

edit: sorry for posting twice, was an accident. and yes this does seem to be harder for you than it should be.