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by glekgetho

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hi all

I have downloaded a samba-2.2.8a-1.i386.rpm file and
tried to install it on my desktop but it gives me an
error installing package message.

I did change the file permissions from 600 to 765 and still I couldn't manage to install.
can somebody kindly assist me as I am new user of linux. thanks

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by alveden

What is the error message? And what distirbution of Linux and version u are using???

by alveden

What is the error message? And what distirbution of Linux and version u are using???

by glekgetho

It just gives a window with an ERROR INSTALLING PACKAGE message with OK Button and no further option.I tried using man install pages but could't get it right.

by briantruitt

I believe the samba-2.2.8a-1.i386.rpm is just an update package. Do you have samba installed already? If not download the full version then apply the 2.2.8a update.

by jacobmather

I know this is sorta an outdated thing, but maybe d/l the source, ./configure and make? Things tend to work better for me that way anyway ;)

by m.mayberry

Try installing samba from the Redhat 8 installation CDs. If you have access to the Red Hat Network (RHN), try that, it'll be even easier. The point here is that the Redhat-built RPMs should "just work" without any hassles. Then you can concentrate on configuring samba. Don't forget about SWAT (http://localhost:901)!

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