On Monday 26 March 2001 13:07, you wrote:
> Hi,
> Im running Mandrake 7.1 and have come across a problem with the Version of
> RPM I am using.
> It seems many packages are now prepared using version 4 which is not
> compatible with 3
> I just get an error message stating words to this effect.
> Fun part is, I cant install the version 4 RPM as its packed with 4! (Or so
> it seems) Anyone else come across this and solved it?
> Dont know wether to uninstall this and get a tarball, any ideas please?
> TIA
>
> Wayne.
That is the sad case. RPM4 uses a different library practically guaranteed
to break any flavor of 7.
A new library and packaging policy went into effect with 8 so that future
enhancements can always be backported if they depend on new libraries and all
packages are not only rpm4 but also apt-get capable.
7.1 is a beautiful distro and one that will remain a classic for many
reasons. However, do give 8 a look when it is out. And I do have an article
on MandrakeForum.com (Two Mandrake Versions) explaining how to set up your
machine for more than one Mandrake as separate boots with a common home space.
But, no there is no workaround that has proved long-term viable using RPM4
for the rpm3 distros.
Civileme
QA/Software Testing
Mandrakesoft Paris
