[Gllug] basic rpm problem.

[Andrew Richardson]

firstly beware of src.rpm's and srpm's.  They are a hybrid, half source half 
package.  

Try rpm --rebuild packagename.src.rpm (or rpm --recompile) and if that works. 
Then look for the real rpm it creates and rpm -i that one

When updating particular rpm's in Mandrake I recommend using rpmfind.net and 
installing .mdk.rpm packages.   To force them in use the rpm --nodeps option 
(its stronger than force)  but be careful as there are no warnings.

Sometimes I have noticed the major numbers issue and found that there is no 
other solution than hunting down the correct package.  Forcing in packages 
with incorrect major numbers is not advisable.

So... Go to rpmfind, get a new .mdk.rpm for rpm itself and upgrade that using 
rpm -U . 

Have fun and good luck

Andrew

On Tuesday 03 July 2001 14:49, you wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to install some RPMs and I keep getting the following message:
>
> $ rpm -i libnids-1.16-1.src.rpm
> or
> # rpm -i libnids-1.16-1.src.rpm
> only packages with major numbers <= 3 are supported by this version of RPM
> error: ../libnids-1.16-1.src.rpm cannot be installed
>
> The same error for different packages.  I even got this error whilst trying
> to use rpm an a package containing an updated version of rpm...
>
> I am using mandrake 7.2.  Any ideas/suggestions?  Anyone *thinking* of
> mentioning Debians superior package management implementation will get a
> free 'doze installation CD.
>
> will.
>
>
>
>
> --
> 8008135

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