Hi Mike,
The syntax should be
tar -xIf freevsd-skel-1.4.9-1rh6.tar.bz2 -C /home/vsd/skel
(note the -xIf instead of -zIf). The error is just telling you that you
have not chosen to do anything with the tar file. Do a "man tar" for
more info on the tar utility.
Jon
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Lessar
> Sent: 02 August 2001 13:44
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: install help
>
>
> pardon my ignorance, for I am learning as I go.
>
> I am attempting to install freevsd-1.4.9-1rh6.i386.rpm on RH 6.1
>
> I have installed the rpm however when I attempt to install the skel
> i get the following error.
>
> tar -zIf freevsd-skel-1.4.9-1rh6.tar.bz2 -C /home/vsd/skel
> tar: You must specify on of the '-Acdtrux' options
> Try 'tar --help' for more information.
>
> What does this mean and why am I getting this error
>
> Mike
>
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