While RPM archived files are convenient they are not univerally used on all linux distributions. Also RPM binary files don't give you control or security over the files you install. Tar Ball or tar zipped files give the user more control and are used in all distributions.
tar -xzf filename Ron Harold Hartley wrote: > > I wonder if anyone can tell me how I can get a i686.rpm file changed over to > run on a i586 linux box. > I also wonder why some would take a linux file or source and put it into a > zip file.. > How can I extract/unzip a zipped linux file.... > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com -- Ron Marriage Homepage http://www.seidata.com/~marriage/ Email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux User Group http://www.seidata.com/~seilug/ Blind Links http://www.seidata.com/~marriage/rblind.html
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