RPM and Add remove programs
Robin Laing
Robin.Laing at drdc-rddc.gc.ca
Tue Nov 1 15:53:15 UTC 2005
Guillermo Garron wrote:
> Thank you Paul,
>
> But now where do i find yum? i need to install some c++ libraries and i
> can't :(
> thank you very much.
> regards,
> Guillermo.
>
>
> Paul Howarth wrote:
>
>> Guillermo Garron wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have just installed FC4, and i invoque the automated upgrade
>>> software, i upgraded the RPM software and now when i want to add more
>>> programs to my linux from the original CDs it says it can't do it
>>> because it is looking for the old version of rpm software.
>>>
>>> Does any body had this issue before?
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes, it's a well-known problem with this program, which will be
>> replaced in FC5 by a yum-based installer.
>>
>> For FC4 (and FC3, which has the same issue), the best bet is to
>> install software using yum or one of the GUIs for it.
>>
>> Paul.
>>
>
And if you want a graphical installer, install yum extender
yum install yumex
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Robin Laing
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