Linux issues?
Ok, heres the story first I:
1. downloaded mandriva linux free 2007, from softpedia.com
2. i tried to install it and it says
Error opening RPM database: cannot open
packages database in /mnt/var/lib/rpm
3. i downloaded another mandriva linux free 2007, same thing happened (softpedia)
4. so i downloaded the same thing but through torrents on the actual mandriva website…..Same thing happened ^^
5. Help?
Details:
the CD/DVD is not faulty/scratched/burned wrong
i did check the md5 and it came up clear
it is the right version (ie. 32bit, i856, etc)
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I’m not sure I’m understanding your problem… Mandriva 2007 is an operating system, you must insert the cd/dvd then reboot the pc and the installer will do all or almost all the job; but it seems you have a Linux installed yet on your pc, according to the error message you posted… Perhaps you’re trying an upgrade? So, it’s the same: put in the cd and reboot pc; just choose the upgrade option instead of installation’ when asked.
If you can give me further details, please let me know.
It seems to be a problem with the distribution. Try another distribution, (ie another version)
Try to reburn the DVD.
If the DVD is ok, try passing ide=nodma option at boot, along with the acpi=off.
Good luck
M.
I advise you to use ubuntu or suse if you want a complicated software .I installed 2006 version of Mandriva before and I faced many problems .Ubuntu is a totally free software.You can get every update freely and it will be free .
hi…thr might be problem in downloading or packet transfer mechanism…..why don’t u go for ubuntu on:
http://www.shipit.com
this is a free distribution of linux CD…..try iy n enjoy..
rpm’s are the fruits of the Devil. Go with a Deb based Distro like Ubuntu