Re: error: can't create transaction list

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On Sun, Nov 13, 2005 at 12:01:26PM +0000, Kevin Lippiatt wrote:
> > Are you running as root? :)
> No, I am running as my normal user. I shall try as root.

You need root privileges to install a package. I suggest installing and
configuring sudo, so that you can run "sudo rpm -ivh packagefile.rpm" and
auth with your own password. This saves the hassle of switching back and
forth from a root account.

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