Re: Upgrading RPM 3 to 4

[Mike Newman <mike gtnorthern demon co uk>]

On 15 Apr 2001 03:56:17 -0600, SoloCDM wrote:

> Does anyone have ideas how to go from RPM version 3.x to 4.x,
> because RPM version 3.x won't install version 4.x?  Also, what
> files are necessary to completely upgrade?

There is information on which packages you need and where to get them
at:

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-016.html

Before you do anything, I would strongly advise backing up the contents
of /var/lib/rpm, and remember to run:

rpm --rebuilddb

after the upgrade.

Mike

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