Re: rpm -i no /bin/sh
On 17-Jun-99 scratch wrote:
>You *are* aware of the fact that debian uses .deb files, and not rpm's,
>right?
Yes.
>Ofcourse, you *can* use rpm's, but if there's a .deb available, by
>all means, use it :) Check out www.debian.org/Packages.
There isn't.
> Now, if you *have* to use rpm's, take a look at the 'alien' package.
>It converts a lot of formats to .deb. But you'll still have to be
> careful, as rpm's were made for Redhat.
>
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I have alien installed and would of course hope to convert the RPM's I
require once I am sure I can use Debian for my needs.
I thought initially while I am trying to get things set up I would
just try installing as RPM's. Debian appears to offer an RPM installer.
I was not surprised at library dependancies etc. but the /bin/sh thing
although probably very simple has completely thrown me.
Is it more likely to work if I convert them with alien and then try?
Paul
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