> The problems are:
> I downloaded the rpms from Sylvan ftp but install was not accepted due to lack
> of the Xforms.
> I also downloaded the tar.gz, but was unable to install due my lack of
> know-how, although I seemed
> to follow the correct instructions (at least I think so).
> Questions: (1)where should I get the required Xforms? (2) How exactly to proceed
> to install tar.gz?
try first a working xforms.
available at ftp://ftp.lyx.org/pub/lyx/contrib/
Herbert
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