For FAQ try searching the archives of this list at https://listman.redhat.com/pipermail/blinux-list/ For Modem string try man -k modem that will give you every page to do with modems well every page that has modem in the head of the page. rpm -Uvh package-numbers-MoreNumbers-MoreBloodyNumbers.rpm will usually install if it fails or requires another package get it and install it first. rpm -e package-name will remove a package. There are options to force an rpm file to install but it is better to find out why it won't install than just jamming it in. man rpm for more info. ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Guy Abandon." <text.tools@virgin.net> > To: "blinux list" <blinux-list@redhat.com> > Subject: Newbie? > Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:28:42 -0000 > Reply-To: blinux-list@redhat.com > > Hi, > > 1. If there's a FAQ, can it be sent as text in an email please? > > 2. I have Mandrake installed here, does anyone know where the modem > init string is so that I can modify it please? > > 3. Silly but true... how does one install a newly downloaded > application please? The given RPM doesn't seem to want to look beyond > the original installation CDs. > > Tia, GA! > > > ..... or someone very like me! > > > _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list