NymDeVir Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 In version 9.x whenever I tried to use a ***.rpm file it would automatically install or attemp to, but in version 10 I get a quesion asking what program to associate with rpms. What program do I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpank Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 This depends a bit on whether you're using KDE or Gnome. Well, actually, it doesn't _really_ matter, but I think KDE handles its own program (KPackage) better, and Gnome seems to prefer gurpmi (I think that's what it's called). HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ixthusdan Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 I agree that I would associate the package favored by the wm. Actually, I would not use a gui and open a console, using urpmi! But then, my Mandrake isn't working at the moment so I would be veeeeeery careful about taking my advice! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpank Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Actually, I'd agree with Ix too, but I must admit I do just go the point-and-click when I'm feeling slack :woops: (which is fairly frequent) If you're in the CLI mood, you could also use the rpm command. Check out 'man rpm' for details on the various options and so on. But urpmi is a better option, as it very kindly sorts out dependencies and stuff :) Have a look at the urpmi and rpm FAQ. (Jeez, how's that for number of acronyms in one phrase? The smart money's on someone else having something much much better, though ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvc Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) lately I've been rt-clicking>open with>software installer. It's been nice compared to my ML-8.1 days ;) /time for a new keyboard...../stupid keys :woops: Edited May 25, 2004 by bvc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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