On Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Thomas Dodd wrote:

> 
> 
> Daniel Tan wrote:
> > i installed the latest rpm python2-2.2.3-1 from the website and i used this
> > command rpm -Uf --nodeps to enable the installation to go through and did
>                    ^^^^^^^^
> You should have known you'd have trouble. You should not nee to use 
> --nodeps. What dependencies did the package have that caused you to use 
> --nodeps?
> 
> When I have dependency problem, I usually rebuild the SRPM. That solves 
> a lot of them properly. The build prereqs also help solve problems.
> 
> Hap-hazard installation using --nodeps is a quick way to screw up a system.

The other way to fix this would be to install the dependencies. ;)
If you use something like yum odds are it would resolve the deps for you.

You should NOT use --nodeps. That is almost guaranteed to bork your system.

Jeff should put a warning in rpm when --force or -- nodeps is called
that says something to the effect "Warning you have called with 
--nodeps | --force options. Using these options is known to be hazardous
to the health of your system. It is strongly suggested you do not do this.
And then in true M$ form say are you sure y/n?

IOW don't do that!!

HTH,

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