Paul, you "HAVE" to run XFree 4.* I suppose because the new netscape uses new libraries? (I don't know) as for rpmlib I have that problem too, but usually I fix every dependancy except that, then use --nodeps to get past it. I've never had a problem with the packages after that. Adam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 5:22 PM Subject: [newbie] Help, Netscape 4.75 install problem > Hi all, > > I am running into strangeness here... > I want to install netscape 4.75. As per indication, I removed the old > netscape stuff (meaning the communicator 4.73, and also netscape-common > 4.73). > > Now I am ready to install 4.75 and this happens: > > [root@internet paul]# rpm -iv netscape-common-4.75-7mdk.i586.rpm > error: failed dependencies: > XFree86 >= 4.0 is needed by netscape-common-4.75-7mdk > rpmlib(VersionedDependencies) <= 3.0.3-1 is needed by > netscape-common-4.75-7mdk > > I do not have, nor want (for now) Xfree 4. And what on earth does it > complain about wanting RPMlib less than 3.0.3-1 (I have 3.0.4. running)?? > > Would I be better off getting the source-rpms and compile them myself? > > If anyone knows, please let me know... > > Paul > > -- > Do they ever shut up on your planet? > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=- > > > > >
