type "man rpm" to get a discription of how to use rpm from the command
line.
Briefly to install a package type
rpm -i <packagename>
Provided you have now dependency problems that should install your
package.
On Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:19:16 -0000 "Vangrieken, Peter " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
>Hi,
>
>Sorry to bother you with these 'simple' questions, but how do I
>install an
>RPM? I have redhat installed. When I try to use the rpm install
>manager and
>push 'install' either nothing happens or the computer responds with
>'no
>action taken' when I try to execute a file contained in the rpm. My
>second
>question is: how can I get my soundblaster live to work under linux? I
>heard
>something about 'compiling a kernel' or something. Is there an easier
>way
>around this or is there a detailed manual as to how I have to do this?
>And
>my third question is: Are there any electronics programs available on
>linux
>(eg Schematics and pcb design and simulation)?
>
>Thanks
>Peter
>
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R. Haehnel
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