Sridhar Dhanapalan wrote:
>
> On Tue, 17 Jul 2001 15:42, John Rigby wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> > No wonder so many people do give up on Linux! :-)
> > I have downloaded for the second time ( in case of error) the IBM
> > WEbsphere package and attempted to install it.
> >
> > All of the responses are fine all the way EXCEPT that the program is
> > nowhere to be seen. Yet if I try to install again I'm told it is
> > there. If I uninstall I can then re-install and go around the same
> > rosebush!
>
> What do you mean by "the program is nowhere to be seen"? The RPM is
> installed, right? Try this from a command line:
>
> rpm -q packagename
>
> Replace "packagename" with the name of the IBM package (without the
> ".x86.rpm" on the end). If it is installed, it should say so.
>
> Which particular IBM WebSphere app are you installing? "WebSphere" refers to
> a family of apps. If you are installing the HomePage Builder, you need IBM's
> own Wine package (as described on their web site). Also, you can't use this
> app if you have XFree 4.x (you need 3.x or lower). Unfortunately, IBM chose
> not to display this clearly on their site, so I had to find out the hard
> way. To find out your version of X, type "X -version" at a command line.
>
> --
> Sridhar Dhanapalan.
> "There are two major products that come from Berkeley:
> LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."
> -- Jeremy S. Anderson
John,
I have included the instructions including where you can find the wine
rpm for hpbuilder below:
IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder for Linux
Version 4.0 for Evaluation
Release Note
(README File)
Licensed Materials - Property of IBM (C) COPYRIGHT IBM Corp. 2000.
All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use,
duplication or disclosure restricted.
================================================================================
Thank you for your interest in IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder for Linux.
The free trial period of WebArt Designer, Web Animator, and File
Transfer
program will expire 60 days after installation. The number of sample
files is
limited. The full version of this product contains many more
sample files,
multimedia tutorial, online user's guide, and the pdf version of
user's guide
for printing.
Note) IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder is formerly known as IBM
NetObjects
TopPage.
1. IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder for Linux
===========================================
Version 4.00 2000/Jul
IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder is a Web page authoring and design
software
program suitable for both experts and beginners without any HTML
knowledge
or programming skills. It contains all the tools necessary for
creating a Web
page, including WebArt Designer which lets you create logos and
buttons, and a
Web Animator which lets you create animated GIF files in just a few
simple
steps.
2. Features
===========
Easy
* Personalize your own logos and hot link buttons with a medley of
design
effects.
* Move effortlessly through each step, guided by an Interactive
tutorial.
* Type in text, drag and drop graphics, build frames, identify
links, and
more! It's easy!
* Select over 200 graphics, images and sounds from the huge built-in
library.
* Cut and paste documents, spreadsheets, tables and text into your
designs.
Instant
* Create lifelike animations from still pictures and graphics.
* Design your site with over 40 built-in templates, or start creating
it from
scratch!
* Personalize your site with pictures from digital cameras ,
scanners,
or images in .bmp or .tiff format.
* Electrify each page with the latest Web technology -
Cascading Style
Sheets, Java applets, and Dynamic HTML.
* Enhance the impact of your site with exciting special
effects and
multimedia features.
Advanced
* Preview each page on the Web - while you build your site.
* Automatically check for spelling errors and broken links.
* Upload your Web pages to the Internet with easy, interactive file
transfers.
* Keep in touch with your viewers through on-line forms and
questionnaires.
* Update your site and add new pages as often as you like.
3. Minimum System Requirements
==============================
The machine on which you install Homepage Builder must meet the
following
system requirements:
Hardware
* Pentium (166 MHz or more recommended)
* Memory: 64 megabytes or more is recommended
* Disk space: Required disk space will vary depending on the package
to be
installed.
Package name Package size Required disk space
---------------------------- --------------
---------------------
hpbuilder-4.0-1 30 MB 64 MB
hpbuilder-docs-4.0-1 11 MB 48 MB
hpbuilder-tutorial-4.0-1 15 MB 16 MB
---------------------------- --------------
---------------------
* VGA graphics card (640x480 or better, 256 colors), XGA recommended
Operating System
* Caldera OpenLinux 2.4
* RedHat 6.1, 6.2
* SuSE Linux 6.3, 6.4
* Turbo Linux Workstation 6.0
Note) You can get better performance with a faster processor, more
freer
disk space, more RAM, and a faster modem.
4. Package Contents
===================
The package contains the following files:
* LICENSE.txt
(License Information and International License Agreement)
* README.txt
(Release note)
* hpbuilder-4.0-1.i386.rpm
(Programs, sample materials, etc)
* hpbuilder-docs-4.0-1.i386.rpm
(On-Line User's Guide)
This explains how to use Homepage Builder. Consisting of 13
chapters,
an appendix, and a glossary, it includes useful information on
how
to create dazzling Web pages.
* hpbuilder-tutorial-4.0-1.i386.rpm
(On-Line Multimedia Tutorial)
This will introduce you to the features of Homepage Builder
through
easy-to-understand animation. You will also learn basic
Homepage
Builder functions through step-by-step explanations. A
self-running
demonstration is also included. Viewing is highly recommended.
* hpb4pug.pdf
(IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder User's Guide)
Note) There may be a few differences among User's Guide, Help, and this
program.
5. Installation
===============
IMPORTANT: TO RUN THE HOMEPAGE BUILDER, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL A
SPECIAL
WINE PACKAGE FOR THE HOMEPAGE BUILDER. PLEASE DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE
FOLLOWING
SITE, FIRST.
http://www.ibm.com/software/hpbuilder/linux/wine/
Before you begin installing, you should make sure that:
* TopPage Beta version is uninstalled.
* Your computer meets the above system requirements.
Note) If you have installed TopPage Beta version before, it is
recommended
to remove the files under the directory $HOME/.hpbuilder.
To install Homepage Builder to your hard disk, become the root user,
and
issue the following command:
(The product top directory will be /opt/hpbuilder4 as default.)
# rpm -ivh <Package File Name>
E.g., # rpm -ivh hpbuilder-4.0-1.i386.rpm
To change the default top directory, use the --relocate option of the
rpm
command.
# rpm -ivh --relocate /opt=<Top Directory> <Package File Name>
E.g., # rpm -ivh --relocate /opt=/usr/local hpbuilder-4.0-1.i386.rpm
6. Usage
========
To start the "Homepage Builder" program, issue the following command:
$ hpbuilder -e
To start the "Web Animator" program, issue the following command:
$ hpbuilder -a
To start the "WebArt Designer" program, issue the following command:
$ hpbuilder -c
To start the "File Transfer" program, issue the following command:
$ hpbuilder -f
To start the "Tutorial" program, issue the following command:
(hpbuilder-tutorial package must be installed)
$ hpbuilder -t
To start the "User's Guide" with Netscape Communicator, issue the
following
command:
(hpbuilder-docs package must be installed)
$ hpbuilder -g
Note) If any process fails while you are running Homepage Builder,
invoke the 'hpbclean' command to clean up the failed process.
Homepage Builder works in managed mode, which allows the window
manager
to manage created window. If you want to change it to unmanaged
mode, please set the 'HPB_WMANAGE' environment variable to 0.
7. Uninstallation
=================
To uninstall the Homepage Builder, please issue the following command
as the root user:
# rpm -e <Package name>
E.g., # rpm -e hpbuilder-4.0-1
8. Restrictions
===============
Restrictions of this release, IBM WebSphere Homepage Builder for Linux
Version 4.0, are described as follows:
* Common
- This release does NOT work on XFree86 V4.0.
- Some shortcut keys may NOT work if you reserve these keys as
shortcuts
on your window manager of X Window.
- Unmanaged windows(dialogs) may work as top-most on GNOME.
- Some windows(dialogs) may have garbage.
- Some characters(fonts) may be shown strangely. It depends on X
fonts of
your X Window.
- File name disappears at the file name field of the file dialog
after
changing the directory.
* Homepage Builder
- This release does NOT support the following functions;
- handling XBM and WMF formatted images
- copying and pasting text in the input fields
- expanding tree-view items on "Universal Attribute Editor"
dialog
- refreshing site information automatically
- setting color with specifying RGB values at "Color" dialog.
- The selected folder may NOT be shown on tree-view window of
"Contents"
after selecting an item on combo-box.
- Some horizontal scrollbars on dialog may NOT be shown.
- Some selected items may NOT be shown correctly at the following
windows;
- "Choice" at "List Box" on "Attribute" dialog of "Form"
- "Bookmarks" on "Edit Bookmarks" dialog
- Highlighted item is getting selected even if an outside place
different
from the menu is selected.
- Some items may NOT be shown at "Stack Level" on "Layout Frame"
dialog.
- The specified color of background "Table/Row/Cell" panel of
"Attribute"
dialog and the specified color at "Fonts Attributes" dialog are
reset
when clicking the button on the right-hand side of the dropdown
list.
* WebArt Designer
- The selected folder may NOT be shown on tree-view window of
"Contents"
after selecting item on combo-box.
- The mouse pointer may keep the wait cursor style after clicking
an
image with "Spot" of "Cross" effect. But any function is
available.
* Web Animator
- The frame may be still selected after dragging at the list-view.
* File Transfer
- Sorting the list of files and folders does NOT work.
9. For more information
=======================
Visit our Web site at http://www.ibm.com/software/hpbuilder/
for frequently asked questions, and other information on Homepage
Builder.
For comments, suggestions, opinions, and requests, please send us
mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
It works.
Roman
Registered Linux User #179293
"su is not the root of your problem
but the start of a new journey"
