Thanks Neal, that worked. I just the documentation actually stated that you had to do that, instead of obliquely implying it.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neale Ferguson Sent: December 15, 2006 14:14 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Source RPM Install Problem What you need is rpmbuild --rebuild --clean /usr/..... Installing a src rpm just puts its components in SOURCE/SPECS/ ready for you to build. Neale On Fri, 2006-12-15 at 14:08 -0500, Peter Webb, Toronto Transit Commission wrote: > Hi, > > I am trying to install Open Object Rexx from the source RPM, but it is > not working. The tar.gz and the spec file are extracted, but the spec > file is not executed, and the database is not updated. Running an > 'rpmbuild --recompile ooRexx-3.1.1-1.src.rpm' does run the compiles, so > I guess the spec file is okay. Anyone have any ideas? > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] /]# rpm -Uvv /usr/software_packages/ooRexx-3.1.1-1.src.rpm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot by guaranteed on the Internet. The Sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on basis of the information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is the property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
