[tlug] rpm as non root

[Jean-Christian Imbeault <jci@example.com>]

I would like to install an rpm package for mysql but have the thing 
installed in my home directory, not a system wide install. The reason 
being that I don't have root access and also there is already a version 
of mysql installed which I don't want to mess with in any way.

I've tried various combinations of switches to rpm but can't get it to 
do what I want. It either complains I need to be root or that various 
dependencies (which exist) aren't found (I'm assuming it's b/c it's 
looking in my home dir and not system wide).

Any hints or pointers appreciated.

Jc