Very Computer

Just to Clarify things.
1.     The RPM seem to work in Command Line as well as in "Xterm"
        Terminal.
2.    But in Xwindows (Conrol_Panell) I can't Open up
        The Package Mngr "glint" or in KDE The "KPackage"
3.    I am also using  KDE (loged in as a different "user") and when
         I tried using the "KDE_Package Manager" I got the same error
4.    Also If I try to Open "glint" in Command line in Xterm
        I always receive the Error Message as follows:

  "rpm error: cannot open database in /var/lib/rpm/packages.rpm"

However I've checked it; and this Directory and the Files  exist.

5.    The Other Applications seem to work. However when I logout
     I Noticed some changes in the "Logout-Screen" regardin SVGA
        And a "Warning Message:
                    usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi
                    does not exist.  entry deleted from Path.

         In the Xfree86 upgrades I didn't download these fonts,
        I've downloaded the 75dpi-fonts.  Since this is what I had before.

I hope some one can help me to straighten this mess out.
Thanx in advance.
Best regards
Snoopy ;-((

Quote:>Using RH 5.2.  I have Downloaded From RedHat and installed the following
>Updates.
>        1.     Rpm 3.0.2-5 (i386)-upgrade
>         2.    XFree86 3.3.5-1.5x upgrades
>After Installation everything seemed to be Screwed up in Xwindows.

>Just to Clarify things.
>1.     The RPM seem to work in Command Line as well as in "Xterm"
>        Terminal.
>2.    But in Xwindows (Conrol_Panell) I can't Open up
>        The Package Mngr "glint" or in KDE The "KPackage"
>3.    I am also using  KDE (loged in as a different "user") and when
>         I tried using the "KDE_Package Manager" I got the same error
>4.    Also If I try to Open "glint" in Command line in Xterm
>        I always receive the Error Message as follows:

>  "rpm error: cannot open database in /var/lib/rpm/packages.rpm"

Quote:>5.    The Other Applications seem to work. However when I logout
>     I Noticed some changes in the "Logout-Screen" regardin SVGA
>        And a "Warning Message:
>                    usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi
>                    does not exist.  entry deleted from Path.

>         In the Xfree86 upgrades I didn't download these fonts,
>        I've downloaded the 75dpi-fonts.  Since this is what I had before.

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  2:25pm  up 5 days, 14:06,  2 users,  load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00

At least RPM (in command line) works.  What I find strange is that the
KDE Pkg-Mngr gives the same error message as when I give the
command "glint &" in Xterm.
I am a Newbie, and still am very unconfortable working in command line; so I
just keep on hoping for some help in finding a solution.
Best regards
Snoopy
(

Quote:>Thank you for your reply.
>I followed your suggestion (rpm --rebuilddb) but Unfortunatelly "glint'
>still doesn't work. I've red the HOWTO's and the ManPage again,  as well as
>the (3) but I could'nt Find any refereces to this Problem.
> The error message
>        "rpm error: cannot open database in /var/lib/rpm/packages.rpm"
>    seem to indicate some sort of a "Link" problem.
>But I am to much of a Newbie to be able to find the solution.

>At least RPM (in command line) works.  What I find strange is that the
>KDE Pkg-Mngr gives the same error message as when I give the
>command "glint &" in Xterm.

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 10:27am  up 6 days, 10:08,  1 user,  load average: 1.91, 2.02, 1.47

1.  Where can I get an update for glint?
     I went to RH-Home Page But I can't seem to find any reference
    in the RH- 5.2- Updates.  To be frank, I am somewhat disappointed
    in RH promoting updates which will*up other Applications
    without any Warnig to users.  Especially since I am sure they are
    aware of the problems Newbies have coming from MS to Learn
    Linux.  Also It seems, that I've read it somewhere, that in RH 6x
    "glint" is no longer used.

2. I am not sure how to do what you suggest regarding KDE.
    That is; the steps to "grab the Source and Compile", But I am
    going to give it a try and let you know.

I really appreciate your help.  I've been fooling around with this for the
past 4-5 days and have not been able to find any solution.  Which to say the
least upseting the balance of the internal and the external
pressure in my poor little head :-((
Best regards;
Snoopy :-))

Quote:>2. I am not sure how to do what you suggest regarding KDE.  That is;
>   the steps to "grab the Source and Compile", But I am going to give it a
>    try and let you know.

>I really appreciate your help.  I've been fooling around with this for
>the past 4-5 days and have not been able to find any solution.  Which
>to say the least upseting the balance of the internal and the external
>pressure in my poor little head :-((
>Best regards;
>Snoopy :-))

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Since all my problems started with the upgrade to the new RPM 3.0x
Maybe I should reinstall the previous version 2.5.5x??  What would be your
suggestion??  Or is it possible that the problem was created by the XFree86
3.3.5-1 Upgrade??
Thanx for everything.
Best regards
Snoopy :-))

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I Re-Installed the oldpackage "rpm-2.5.5-5.2.i386.rpm",
and to be sure; after the Reinstall I also did the " rpm --rebuilddb"

For the benefit of Other Newbies Here is the Example:
        1.    rpm -Uvh --oldpackage rpm-2.5.5-5.2 <click Enter>
        2.    rpm --rebuilddb <click-Enter>
"glint" works now both in the Control-Panel, and in Comand-Mode.

While I am happy, that after 4-days of aggrevation the Problem is solved.
I am OUTRAGED with the *y REDHAT People.!!!
They have had the  Goddamn Rpm-3.0.2-5x.i386.rpm. listed as an Udate and Fix
for RH 5.2. since July.  I am sure, that by now they are quite aware, that
this Upgrade will disable the "glint-Package-Manager" as well a the KDE
"Package-manager", and as Such;
 Will Create all kinds of Nightmares to Newbies coming to Linux.

I've also been watching the RH News Groups (including linux.redhat.rpm) and
have not seen Any-Inputs from the RH-People.
I guess they think, that they are to Big to care about
"Good-Public-Relations. They sure seem to behave just like MICROSOFT.

I bought the 5.2 Distribution from RH earlier this year only to find a few
weeks later the 6.x was released, with not just the Install-Guide, but also
a Users-Guide.  But to get 6.x I would have had to pay full Price.
Even Microsoft hasn't pulled a stunt like this.  And this latest Garbage
Experience really put the lid on it.  As far as I am concerned they can
shove their Upgrades etc..  I will be a long time before I consider spending
any money for Their Prodocts.  I will also discourage any one from doing so
.

Best Regards
Snoopy ;-((

I Re-Installed the oldpackage "rpm-2.5.5-5.2.i386.rpm",
and to be sure; after the Reinstall I also did the " rpm --rebuilddb"

For the benefit of Other Newbies Here is the Example:
        1.    rpm -Uvh --oldpackage rpm-2.5.5-5.2 <click Enter>
        2.    rpm --rebuilddb <click-Enter>
"glint" works now both in the Control-Panel, and in Comand-Mode.

While I am happy, that after 4-days of aggrevation the Problem is solved.
I am OUTRAGED with the *y REDHAT People.!!!
They have had the  Goddamn Rpm-3.0.2-5x.i386.rpm. listed as an Udate and Fix
for RH 5.2. since July.  I am sure, that by now they are quite aware, that
this Upgrade will disable the "glint-Package-Manager" as well a the KDE
"Package-manager", and as Such;
Will Create all kinds of Nightmares to Newbies coming to Linux.

I've also been watching the RH News Groups (including linux.redhat.rpm) and
have not seen Any-Inputs from the RH-People.
I guess they think, that they are to Big to care about
"Good-Public-Relations. They sure seem to behave just like MICROSOFT.

I bought the 5.2 Distribution from RH earlier this year only to find a few
weeks later the 6.x was released, with not just the Install-Guide, but also
a Users-Guide.  But to get 6.x I would have had to pay full Price.
Even Microsoft hasn't pulled a stunt like this.  And this latest Garbage
Experience really put the lid on it.  As far as I am concerned they can
shove their Upgrades etc..  I will be a long time before I consider spending
any money for Their Products.  I will also discourage any one from doing so
.Best Regards
Snoopy ;-((