[KLUG Members] FIXED! RH 8.0 Pkg Mgr "Tree" error

[Andrew Thompson]

On Sun, 2003-01-26 at 08:01, Bruce Smith wrote:
> > Add in my thanks for the tip, but it turns out I needed to do something
> > a little different...
> 
> Very possible.
> 
> > > Thanks to Bruce Smith, he figured out my install missed one .rpm!
> > > 
> > > For some strange reason, on CD#1, in the /RedHat/base directory, there is
> > > one .rpm file: comps.rpm
> > 
> > This file does not exist on the 7.0 release. At least, it doesn't in the
> > two sets I have. However...
> 
> This is something fairly new (new with 8.0, I think).
> 
> The program "redhat-config-packages" is also new with 8.0,
> and I think the solution only fixes this program.
> 
> 7.0 is a completely different animal . . .

Actually, I was referring to 8.0, set #7, as marked on the CD's. I
figured perhaps Mr. Morrett got a later-numbered set.

> > So, now it works, for what that's worth. Unfortunately, it looks like
> > it's designed to work ONLY with the RedHat distro disks. There isn't
> > even an 'add software' button. What gives? Am I only supposed to be able
> > to manage the packages RedHat sees fit to provide?
> 
> I really have no idea.  I am in the habit of running "rpm" 
> from the command line, not the GUI.

Fair 'nuff, but it bothers me that Red Hat seems to be in the business
of limiting choice now. Running RPM is just fine for those of us willing
to get our hands dirty, and I use it as often as not myself, but I do
think it's important that a good, working, fully functional front end be
available to Joe Schmuck who can't tell a man page from Da Man. It's
going to be essential if Linux is ever going to be a serious desktop
contender in the mass market.

Just my two bits.

-- 
Andrew Thompson <tempes@ameritech.net>
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