On Monday 14 May 2001 02:06 am, Norb wrote:
Try using mc, it can enter rpm files just like a normal directory. I have
never done it, but I believe you can extract individual files. If not, you
can at least have a look at the directory structure. The REQUIRES file will
tell you the requirements etc. The file with a .cpio extension is the
compressed file holding the directory structure and all the files that will
be installed. Just enter the .cpio file the same as you did the directory.
mc and the console.....what wonderful tools in there!!
R.G. Mayhue
> I just downloaded some of the video drivers for my Inspiron from Dell.
> The drivers are in RPM format. They are built for Red Hat 7.0 but I'm
> wanting to use them for my SuSE system. Is there any way that I can test
> of it would, say kill X, or if I could use it safely (it would give
> 1024x768 instead of just 1400x1050). Is there any way I could tear down
> the RPM and look at the config files or scripts myself?
>
>
> Norb
>
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