how to download and install apps with mandrake 9.1

[bigbluemagoo 0]

ok i`m newbie and i have done away with windows for good...what i want to know is after i download something for mandrake 9.1 how do i install it and where does it go once it is installed

[El Kid 0]

If you´re using KDE, goto where you downloaded the rpms (and it´s best if you get mandrake specific rpms) use Ctrl-T to bring up the console, at the console type su and the root user password, then type: urpmi package-to-install.rpm if its needs any files that are on the cd´s it will promt you for them, if they are not on the cd you will have to look for them on the internet. I would suggest adding contrib and PLF to Mandrakes sources for apps and files. Goto www.pclinuxonline.com and find Easy URPMI Config link.

 

Good luck