Category:Common Tasks
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| + | # rpm -i --ignoreos --root /compat/linux --dbpath /var/lib/rpm packagename.rpm | ||
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Revision as of 08:09, 7 August 2005
This category is for the common "how-to" gotchas: everything from installing RAMdisks or mounting ISOs to backing up crucial files over the network using rsync.
note: to add an article to this category, simply append [[Category:Common Tasks]] to the end of your article.
Check to see if the program you have is in ports first. If not, make sure you have the archivers/rpm port installed. Then you can install your rpm by:
- rpm -i --ignoreos --root /compat/linux --dbpath /var/lib/rpm packagename.rpm
Pages in category "Common Tasks"
The following 114 pages are in this category, out of 114 total.
