Re: [tlug] rpm as non root

[Thomas Savarimuthu <viswas_thomas@example.com>]

On Monday April 11 2005 10:01, Jean-Christian Imbeault wrote:
> 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).
The RPM installation is meant for system wide installation and used by 
all users. RPM maintains a set of database to track the packages 
(similar to windows registry) which can be modified by the previleged  
users.
>
> Any hints or pointers appreciated.
If you like to install it on your home directory, get the tar-binary 
package and untar it whereever you want to install.

-Thomas
>
> Jc