Subject: Re: X for the PPC Site
From: Jeremy Knope (swttiggr2@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 28 2000 - 19:51:33 MDT
the RPM is fine... rm -rf that directory that it's
complaining about... things will be just peachy
after.. that's what i got and i removed the
complaining file/directory and it installed perfectly
try it....
-Jeremy
--- Evan Read <eread@netaccess.co.nz> wrote:
> Hey all ;)
>
> Anyone actually given the XFree 4 instuctions a go?
>
> All of the X4 RPMs go in nicely except this one:
>
> XFree86-4.0-0.6d.ppc.rpm
>
> Seems HIGHLY important. ;) I get the following
> error:
>
> XFree86
> ######################unpacking of archive
> failed on file /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/app-defaults:
> cpio: unlink failed - Bad
> file descriptor
>
> So yeah, all interesting. I tried downloading the
> file again but no luck
> (first time with Netscape, second time with Lynx).
>
> Has someone (or could someone) mirror a nice working
> copy of the file for
> me? I am enjoying being console only (every Linux
> user should have a
> fully working console environment with PPP etc) but
> wouldn't mind my gui
> back ;)
>
> Thanks all.
>
> Evan.
>
> p.s. I am on a Rev B 233 iMac (Bondi Blue). I am
> assuming I am all
> compatible with X4.
>
> On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, Neil Jolly wrote:
>
> > I've just put up the new site X for the PPC, which
> will replace my
> > original XFree86 for the PPC site. I've made quite
> a few changes (and no
> > doubt screwed some things up ;-) ). Changes
> include:
> >
> > Added support for Xpmac
> > FAQ for X on the PPC
> > XFree86 4 How To
> > Added Information relating to Yaboot
> > Updated the kernel arguments table
> > Updated lots of links, and added new ones
> > New graphics
> >
> > I' ve got more changes planned, but no more time
> at present. Have a
> > look, and let me know if you find any bad links,
> or inaccuracies, or
> > have any suggestions. The site has a new url as
> well. It's now at:
> >
> > http://www.members.home.net/njolly/xppc/index.htm
> >
> > The old site will remain in place until links can
> be updated.
> >
> >
> > --
> > "Computers let you make more mistakes faster than
> any other
> > invention in human history, with the possible
> exception of
> > handguns and tequila."
> >
> > Mitch Radcliffe
> >
> > Neil Jolly
> >
>
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> > http://www.members.home.net/njolly/xppc/index.htm
> >
>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Jeremy T. Knope <jerome@knopej1.umeres.maine.edu>
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