File extensions

[matrixweb]

hi guys how do i open .rpm(i think thats it) or .bundle in linux mint? in surpose to work on linux but i get file extension not supported , im trying to instll vmware

 

[mjwitter]

Not 100% sure, but i don't think rpm will work on Mint. Mint is based off Ubuntu which is based on Debian(uses .deb) and .rpm is Red Hat Package Management.. Not sure what .bundle is, sorry.

 

[sn3rd]

Easy:
http://ubuntu.wordpress.com/2005/09/23/installing-using-an-rpm-file/

In short:

sudo aptitude install alien
sudo alien -k /path/to/rpm-file.rpm
sudo dpkg -i /path/to/deb-file.deb

 

[matrixweb]

thanks il try it tomorrow and tell you if it works

 

[sn3rd]

thanks il try it tomorrow and tell you if it works

No need... It'll work...

Seriously though... Good luck

 

[.Froot.]

 

[matrixweb]

linux mint seems better than vista but the only thing is that apps like mxit etc dont work with it

 

[sn3rd]

linux mint seems better than vista but the only thing is that apps like mxit etc dont work with it

http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/mpowerplayer-4788.shtml

For all your mobile java application needs... It's not a great solution, but it DOES work.

I don't suppose you've tried to run mxit with wine?

And of course Linux Mint >> Vista... But all the cool kids are using Ubuntu 8.10 Beta

Seriously though... Glad you're enjoying it. Welcome to the fun side of computing

 

[matrixweb]

http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/mpowerplayer-4788.shtml

For all your mobile java application needs... It's not a great solution, but it DOES work.

I don't suppose you've tried to run mxit with wine?

And of course Linux Mint >> Vista... But all the cool kids are using Ubuntu 8.10 Beta

Seriously though... Glad you're enjoying it. Welcome to the fun side of computing

lol it really is cool btw im talking bout mxit pc which is .exe , dont think linux supports .exe

 

[.Froot.]

You could try running mxit inside WINE...

 

[sn3rd]

lol it really is cool btw im talking bout mxit pc which is .exe , dont think linux supports .exe

I know that... MXitPC is distributed as a .msi

You can try run (and thereby install) this with wine:

wine msiexec.exe mxit-installer.msi

It should install no problem. But it won't run (hehe). There are a host of half-fixes on the net. With a bit of googling, you might get lucky and get it to work.

But if you REALLY need to get mxit to work, then mpowerplayer, as I say, is a quick, dirty solution

 

[matrixweb]

whats the path to the desktop?

 

[chiskop]

/home/<your username>/Desktop

 

[matrixweb]

/home/<your username>/Desktop

thanks will try now

 

[matrixweb]

xxx@xxx ~ $ sudo alien -k /home/jyotika/Desktop/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm
Warning: Skipping conversion of scripts in package VMware-Workstation: postinst prerm
Warning: Use the --scripts parameter to include the scripts.
mkdir: cannot create directory `VMware-Workstation-6.5.0': File exists
unable to mkdir VMware-Workstation-6.5.0: at /usr/share/perl5/Alien/Package.pm line 257.
xxx@xxx ~ $ sudo dpkg -i /home/jyotika/Desktop/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.deb

what does this mean?

 

[sn3rd]

Are you sure you don't have a directory called "VMware-Workstation-6.5.0" where you want to save the converted file?
If you do and you don't want to delete the directory, move the file to another directory to convert it there:

mkdir /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder
mv /home/jyotika/Desktop/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm
sudo alien -k /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm

If this doesn't work:
What version of alien are you using?

dpkg-query -p alien | grep Version

If 8.69, it may be a bug. You should try upgrading to version 8.71

Remember, using alien, you should get the output

VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.deb created

Only then can you attempt to

dpkg -i VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.deb

(Since if the file has not been created, you cannot install it)

So much for it just "working"

 

[chiskop]

matrixweb, does it have to be VMWare? If so, look for a .deb - it'll make your life a lot easier.

If you're looking for virtualisation - go for virtualbox. It is in the mint software portal.

 

[matrixweb]

Are you sure you don't have a directory called "VMware-Workstation-6.5.0" where you want to save the converted file?
If you do and you don't want to delete the directory, move the file to another directory to convert it there:

mkdir /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder
mv /home/jyotika/Desktop/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm
sudo alien -k /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm

If this doesn't work:
What version of alien are you using?

dpkg-query -p alien | grep Version

If 8.69, it may be a bug. You should try upgrading to version 8.71

Remember, using alien, you should get the output

VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.deb created

Only then can you attempt to

dpkg -i VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.deb

(Since if the file has not been created, you cannot install it)

So much for it just "working"

no directory with the name 'VMware-Workstation-6.5.0' im sooo confused

 

[sn3rd]

no directory with the name 'VMware-Workstation-6.5.0' im sooo confused

Can you try the suggestions anyway?

Or as Chiskop says. Why not something else entirely? Doesn't quite solve the problem, but it is a workaround

 

[matrixweb]

jyotika@jyotika-laptop ~ $ sudo alien -k /home/jyotika/Desktop/newfolder/VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.rpm
Warning: Skipping conversion of scripts in package VMware-Workstation: postinst prerm
Warning: Use the --scripts parameter to include the scripts.
mkdir: cannot create directory `VMware-Workstation-6.5.0': File exists
unable to mkdir VMware-Workstation-6.5.0: at /usr/share/perl5/Alien/Package.pm line 257.

wtf???