[NTLUG:Discuss] why wont the ssh rpm install?

[Cameron]

* j at dalwan.net [2000.06.03 19:00]:
: I am trying to install ssh via rpm. Every time I try it comes back with a 
: "ssh cant be installed "
: error.. I have looked through the man pages and can't find a switch to 
: force rpm to tell me what is pissing it off.
: 
: Can anyone shed some light on this issue?
: 
: Jay Urish

if you are having dependency problems, use --nodeps.  otherwise, use
the --force switch.  another thing to note is whether you are using
-i to install or -U to update.  i always use -U in case something is
already installed.  my rpm install command usually looks like this:
  rpm -Uvh foo.rpm
-- 
cameron
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