>> > A. Can't one install rpms from non-root accounts. When i try to do so, it
>give
>> > an error saying `can't open /var/lib/rpm/somefile.rpm'
>> > i did a chmod 666 on that particular file still no use.
if the package is in form of something.tar.gz then one does have the option of
installing on /usr/local/
then why not with rpm?
Which distro doesn't have this rpm thingee?
debian???
>> It's bad fiddling with such thing? Why you want a user to install an rpm? If it's a
>> typical home machine, just su and that's all.
>> It's a good habit and a safe practice to follow.. For your good...
>>
>> Shridhar
You mean to tell me a user can't install a package?
Why it then a user can install if that package is in form of a tar ball?
thanks
sukrit
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