[Lvlug] RPM ??

[dann s washko]

The general proceedure for installing an rpm is such

rpm -i rpmname

For instance

rpm -i gcc-2.96.rpm

If you were to upgrade an rpm, use

rpm -U gcc-2.76.rpm

"Robert F. Trettel" wrote:


> Hi,All
>
> Please bear with me have a question on RPM.
> Have tried to install some packages ,but I have not seceded.
> I have followed RedHat's manual  to the letter nothing happens.
> Could somebody please outline the proper steps. I put the cd in
> and then found the package ,then issued the RPM command
> for the install. Nothing happens.
> I know I messing something ,but have  no idea as to what.
>
> Thanks for your  understanding. I will learn Linux if it kills me
> Bob
>
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