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matluf

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Wednesday, March 12th 2003, 5:42pm

error: failed dependencies

Hello,

i've just tried to install KDE 3.1 but when I type rpm -ivh kdelibs3-3.1-46.rpm then I got a table with failed dependencies:
[code:1]
matze-linux:~/KDE 3.1 # rpm -ivh kdelibs3-3.1-46.i386.rpm
error: failed dependencies:
libart_lgpl_2.so.2 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libartsflow.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libartsflow_idl.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libkmedia2_idl.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libmcop.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libqtmcop.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
libsoundserver_idl.so.1 is needed by kdelibs3-3.1-46
[/code:1]
How do I update/install these files? I downloaded a file libart_lgpl-2.3.3 and made ./configure - make - make install but the error still appears. I have SuSE 7.3 with installed almost everything (too much) what is delivered with the distribution.

Thanks for help
Matluf

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Wednesday, March 12th 2003, 6:44pm

It looks like you may not have installed "arts." What is the source of you rpm's? Check that you are installing all the required packages.

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Friday, March 14th 2003, 3:38pm

Thanks for the hint. Now I have installed the KDE 3 packages, but i can't choose KDE 3 in the logindialog. Which files must be configured?

And now I have some questions to the webmaster of kde.org and to the developers: Why is it so difficult to update? I had to download 8 files and in the FAQ was written i have to download only 3 files. Then i unpack it, and it still does not work. Why don't you make a more detailed/completer installation guide?

Thanks for answers
Matluf, who has been a Windowsuser two weeks ago and is now really annoyed by Linux

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Friday, March 14th 2003, 5:46pm

Have patience getting acclimated to Linux. I currently use Windows at work, but switched to Linux at home last October or so. (I prefered to have a computer that performed better and didn't crash on a whim :wink: ) Linux isn't all plug and play like Windows and the sofware ins't all neatly bundled with an installer either. What you will find is that rpm will tell you what you are missing and what needs it. It is relatively easy to Google around to find the answers and download the file. I agree that this can be frustrating and what are called optional kde packages are not all optional.

I have not experienced your start up problem but I found the following on kde.org:

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How do I start KDE?

The most comfortable method to start KDE is to use the startkde script. Simply put the line startkde at the end of your .xsession file (or your .xinitrc or .Xclients file if you are not using kdm or xdm). Please also remove the lines that start your previous window manager. If there is no .xsession, .xinitrc, or .Xclients in your home directory, simply create a new one that contains just one line: startkde.


Also, when you post it is useful to include which Linux distribution you are using.

Good luck. I love using Linux at home and want to switch at work too. Part of what I love is how dynamic it is.

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Friday, March 14th 2003, 10:05pm

Hi,

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And now I have some questions to the webmaster of kde.org and to the developers: Why is it so difficult to update? I had to download 8 files and in the FAQ was written i have to download only 3 files. Then i unpack it, and it still does not work. Why don't you make a more detailed/completer installation guide?

Well the problem (or the advantage) is, that there does not exist a standard Linux. Installation does debend on which dirto you are using. And because different distos are using slight different mechanism inside it's not possible to write a general installation guide.
I have to say that this is one of the largest disadvantages of Linux. It would be a big step if there would be a standard on which every distro is build. It would make installation a lot easier. Espacielly for beginners. For example I'm not using SuSE, so I don't know if the hint I will give you will work, but I try it:
Add a file with the following content to /etc/X11/Sessions:
[code:1]
#!/bin/sh
/path/to/your/kde/bin/startkde
[/code:1]
I think kde should be installd in /opt/kde3.1 or something simmilar. Save the file as 'kde 3.1'
Then make the file executable and restart X (CRTL-ALT-Bachspace (not delete)).
Hope that will work for you.

Dim