On Monday 21 May 2001 12:01, Terry S. wrote:
> I want to install some programs on my computer, but when I try to use
> Mandrake's Software Manager, it keeps telling me that the packages I'm
> trying to install are already installed. I can verify that none of the
> packages are installed by using:
>
> rpm -q --all
>
> and even install them using the command line, but Software Manager just
> doesn't want to do it.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Terry
first use
rpm --rebuilddb
then if you still have a report that packages are installed, try
rpm -e <packagename> for each one
and then use the software manager.
Civileme
