[Linux] rpm question

[Russ Brewer]

try using rpm -ivh filename

The i means install, the v means verbose and will show what is going on,
the h means hash and will put a series of ### signs on the screen as
install progress is made. You can even use vv, which is more verbose
than v alone.

if you do:
rpm -ivv filename 
the display generally shows what directory the sources were placed in.


when just using "i" by itself no information is volunteered but the
install proceeds normally. Subsequent to the install try rpm -q filename
to query your system.
 for example: rpm -q gaim
 returns: gaim-0.9.17-1
 on my system because I have that rpm package (and that particular
version) installed

If having trouble with downloadable files opening on screen instead of
actually downloading -- try using the shift key as you click on the
download icon.

Russ

kerryb wrote:
> 
> I have had a problem installing some rpm files that I need some clarification on. I downloaded ipmasqadm-0.4.2-3.src.rpm, and used rmp -i ipmasqadm-0.4.2-3.src.rpm. Nothing happens. Is this because this is a src file? Also, when I go to interner, using netscape, and locate the file to download, sometimes it opens in the window, but can still be downloaded. Other times, the file save location window opens for the download. Just do not understand the  inconsistancy.
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