Installing RPM's in Mandrake 9


Subject: Installing RPM's in Mandrake 9
From: Tim Jordan, Network Services (Timothy_Jordan@labor.state.ak.us)
Date: Mon Nov 04 2002 - 10:28:33 AKST


I downloaded the Opera rpm and would like to install it. I have it in
my home directory (file:/home/tim/opera). I don't understand how I
launch this rpm (I'm thinking that an rpm is equivalent to an .exe in
windows?).
 
I've tried the ALT + F2 key combo which brings up a run box. I type in
the path and the rpm name (which is long!) and I get "unknown host file"
error. When I just click on the rpm, the OS wants to know which app. to
use? Should there be an installer available for my choosing?
 
As you can tell, I'm lost.
 
Tim

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