Red Hat 7.2 My /var directory was running out of space, and I discovered the rpm system was taking up most of the space, especially with the backup database files. I decided I would take my chances with not having a backup, so I copied them to a safe location and then deleted the backup. Well, to my surprise the rpm system quit working, so I tried the initialize rpm parameter, which made me an empty database. That wasn't what I really wanted, so now all I have is my saved backup. How can I reinstate everything as it was with my backup? Will copying it into the primary (/var/lib/rpm) and backup (/var/lib/rpm.save) directories work? Also, is there anyway to purge/compact the backup database? It seems the rpm manager should still function without the backup. -- Cory Phillips Phillips and Son Computer Consulting http://www.phillipsandson.com/ _______________________________________________ Rpm-list mailing list Rpm-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rpm-list
