Sao Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Does anyone have/know of an rpm for a p2p client? im getting desperate now -,- I want my freakin music =/ -thx [split from old thread by spinynorman] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalex20 Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 PLF has a lot of those. http://plf.zarb.org http://easyurpmi.zarb.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Posted November 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Sigh. I know i must seem like an idiot... but i don't know what urpmi is? and yeah... I went to the http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/ b/c the other site leads to there too =] and uhm, I still don't understand what's goin' on. I know in step one you pick your version of mandriva linux then step two ..what's that for ? mirrors? am I downloading something? and step three tells me to go into my root cmmand tihng, and I am sOO not doing that because I don't know what I'm doin.. exactly.. so yea. Does anyone have the patience to break it down? I promise I'll read =X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 EasyUrpmi is a way to set up the sources you need for updates and other software. At step 2, select mirrors near you for each of the sources shown. At step 3, you are given various lines to copy and paste into the command line. Back on your own desktop, choose the icon in the task bar to open a terminal window: it may be labelled Terminal Program or Konsole or something similar... At the command line in the terminal window, type 'su' and enter, then enter your root password. Now paste in each line from Easy Urpmi and enter. If you get any errors, you may have to run Easyurpmi again for the failing source, choosing a different mirror. When your sources are set up, you can use 'urpmi' at the command line to install stuff, but you may find it easier to use the Mandriva Control Centre (Configure your Computer) from the taskbar or menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 1. First, pick servers close to you (better chances of fair speed). 2. Second, tick in the "compressed index" box, you'll have to download (much) smaller files. 3. Press "proceed to step 3" 4. Grab with the mouse and highlight the first whole line that starts with "urpmi-addmedia". Rightclick and pick "copy". 6. Open konsole, and type in su (now provide the root password). 7. Press shift+ins (to paste from browser) and press enter. 8. Repeat for the rest of the "urpmi-addmedia" entries. Now you can add/remove software via mcc/rpmdrake, or via console (urpmi). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Posted November 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 THANK YOU =] means a lot ... anywayss... Ok so I understand now that urpmi is a type of program to help me install things. Uhm it installs things. So how does that work? what file extentions does it work with? ..like what kind of programs does it help install or whatever. I know these are like basic questions.. sorry lol =X I understand how to install the EasyUrpmi, just what does "architecture" mean for the first step? I'm running Mandriva 10.1 i know that... and for package manager I pick urpmi... and thanks for breaking down step 3. how would I install things using the mandriva control center? I know what it is and how to get to it, just not sure what to do/use it for so I'm hesitant... I realllly messed comps up before experimenting, but that was with windows. Still looking for help installing a p2p... all the ones i've tried are retarded, I don't know where they go after installation or they don't work or dissapear or loop back to some file.. blah, i don't know how to explain it. all i want is my music =[ oh, did I say i appreciate the help? lol <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Use the default architecture (i586), unless you know you're using a 64-bit processor or an Apple computer. Once you've set up your sources, I suggest you forget about urpmi for the time being - it's easier to use the MCC to install just about all the software you'll need. You don't have to worry about extensions in Linux. I don't use any p2p software, so I can't recommend one, but when you want to install one, go into the MCC under Software Management. There you will find a Media Manager, where the sources you created are listed. Check/tick all of them except updates, then come out of the Media Manager, and go into the Install option. The options I've given may be named differently, as I'm still on Mandriva 10.0 for the time being. In the Install option, you can search for the name of the program you want. With a few clicks, you should be able to install the program and any dependencies. Someone who's familiar with p2p software can advise you on how to run it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Posted November 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Thank you very mucho =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomighty Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 You could always download the one from Limewire. I don't use it, but a friend does and it works well on Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sao Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I tried limewire... I'm starting to think my comp. is haunted... I will try again. but if it doesnt work imma need help. haha =X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polemicz Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 If you use Limewire don't use the jpackage stuff. Get the package from Limewire and follow their instructions. Works very well with Linux. Don't forget java. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laan97ac Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Can anyone evaluate the safety of running Limewire on Linux vs Windows? In terms of spyware, adware, and all that crap? In terms of personal privacy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 There is virtually no personal privacy with any P2P client (in none protocol the datastream is encrypted or assured peer anonymity), but ATM under Linux there is no spyware/adware at all (maybe soon, but not yet). Safest P2P protocol is currently DC via private hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppetto Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) Get Apollon from Here: Apollon Apollon connects to all the major P2P networks (OpenFT, FastTrack(Kazaa!), Gnutella, OpenNap, and Ares), so you'll get 4 times what you'll get with any other client. Use the Apollon-all-in-one-installer for 1.0.2.1 and click on the button to watch the log, so you'll know if any errors occur during instilation. If you do incounter errors related to missing software, use the Mandriva Control Center to install the missing software needed to complete the instillation. Forgot to mention this, since your obviously going through the growing pains of leaning how to use linux. When you download the installer, to execute the file paste the following command in a Konsole (Terminal) window: ./Apollon-all-in-one-installer for 1.0.2.1.run. This will launch the installer. Once the installer appears, click on the button labeled view log. If the installer encounters problems, it will show you what files are missing and need to be installed in the log. Examine the log and since you've already got urpmi set up from some of the other post, you should be able to go to the MCC (Mandriva Control Center) and install any missing files, using the software installer. I would also advise you to install Limewire from the Limewire official site, but you must have Java properly configured to get it to work. Also, in the near future, LimeWire is going to start screening their network for copywrited material, so Apollon may be your best bet for the future. Download the LimeWire rpm and in a terminal, log in as root (su then followed by the password) and then type urpmi "name of Limewire RPM here" I hope this helps. Edited November 23, 2005 by guppetto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laan97ac Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Thanx, downloaded the file. I cannot start the installer typing the command you specified. The file downloaded is called apollon-installer-0.8.1.run When I type that starting with ./ I get "Permission denied" even as root - why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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