-
Senior Member
registered user
How do I "open" an.rpm file?
There are a lot of *.rpm files corresponding to applications,patches,etc. for linux.
I want to know how to install them in knoppix. Since there is this "read only error" whenever I try to install these files. I do not have access to a linux pc(even if I have I would not know where the files are installed anyway.)
-
Senior Member
registered user
An .rpm is Redhat Package Manager. While it is certainly possible to install an rpm on Debian it is not possible to install anything to a read only file system. I assume you are booting the Knoppix cd and have not installed it to your hard drive. If you want to use a packaging system on a hard drive installation you should try .debs They are not as common as rpm true but they work very well. IMO much better than rpm. Go to Debian and have a look at the Debian packages.
-
Senior Member
registered user
You can use the shell script from http://www.linuxfaq.de/f/Files/unp to unpack .rpm files in your home directory.
Similar Threads
-
By bluedevlx in forum General Support
Replies: 3
Last Post: 11-02-2004, 01:22 AM
-
By victorhooi in forum General Support
Replies: 1
Last Post: 05-11-2004, 08:25 AM
-
By kirpi in forum General Support
Replies: 4
Last Post: 04-14-2004, 06:11 PM
-
By wmcn in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
Replies: 1
Last Post: 01-29-2004, 06:54 PM
-
By LinuxGeek in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
Replies: 0
Last Post: 12-20-2003, 07:30 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Atari 1040 STE (needs repair -- see description)
$120.00
Atari 130xe in very nice condition, fully tested
$275.00
Atari Power Cube 800XL, 600XL, 65XE, 130XE USB-C Power Supply PSU
$11.25
Atari 400/800/XL/XE Computer SIO2PC - PC/Mac Disk Drive Emulator Adapter/Device
$15.25
Atari 400/800 16K RAM Tested Working
$19.00
Atari SIO2SD (Lotharek v1.3) Disk Drive Emulator - Atari 400/800/XL/XE Computers
$59.95
Vintage Atari Megafile 44 External 44MB Drive ST STE Mega
$340.00
Atari Falcon 030 Computer-
$3200.00
A8picoCart Atari 130 / 65 XE 800 / 1200 XL XEGS multicart UnoCart clone game
$32.95
Atari 1050 US Doubler upgrade kit
$35.00