Re: [newbie] RPM Version 3 / 4 problem
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 MandrakesoftParis
Re: [newbie] RPM Version 3 / 4 problem
i don't remember the whole story with this, but i can give you the short version. mandrake does not do RPM 4 yet. stick with version 3 you can somehow force 4 to work, however the person who posted how to do this also pointed out that it will trash your system. so the point is what? =) if you want the detailed version, i'm sure someone here can provide it, or you can search the archives. unless of course, this problem has since been fixed, in which case i am totally wrong. =) Adrian Smith 'de telepone dude Telecom Dept. x 7042 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Wayne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11:07:23 AM 3/26/01 >>> 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.
[newbie] RPM Version 3 / 4 problem
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.
