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June 23rd, 2003, 05:54 PM
hatebreed2000

RPM problem

i want to uninstall this application called synaptic which is a GUI for the apt-get program, but im running into some problems in doing so this is what i get when i try and uninstall the app:

[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -e synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm
error: package synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm is not installed

even though i know it is installed, my suspicions are confirmed whe i get this:
[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -ivh synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm
Preparing... ########################################### [100%]
package synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm is already installed

so then i try a different approach:
[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -q synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm
package synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm is not installed

then i try and update the app, hoping that the problem might correct itself in the update:
[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -Uvh synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm
Preparing... ########################################### [100%]
package synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm is already installed

I am soooo frustrated by this, and I am unaware of any other way to uninstall a RPM, so anyone who could give me there opinon as to what the problem is and a soulution would be greatly appreciated, thank you much.
June 23rd, 2003, 07:05 PM
iNViCTuS

try removing the file extension from the package when doing a rpm -e.

The best way to do this is to first run rpm -qa |grep synaptic*. This will show you the RPM package name as it is installed. From there just run 'rpm -e <pkg_name>'

If you want the easy way out, just try this 'rpm -e synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73'
June 24th, 2003, 03:33 AM
hatebreed2000

ok invictus,thank you very much that worked for removing the synaptic, but now i tried to run a apt-get update and this is what i got:

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get update
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
so i tried cd to the file, and it wont come up in vi or kate, cause i think i know what the prob is, i had synaptic setup to fetch RPM's from a site other then the default one, and thats when i started havin probs, but i tried fixing it and i came to the conclusion that uninstalling it and re-installing the app would be the best route, but i cant, cause i get that error everytime, and when i try and uninstall apt-get i get this:

[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -e apt-0.5.5cnc5-fr0.rh73
error: package apt-0.5.5cnc5-fr0.rh73 is not installed

but again, it is installed, and i tried the same route as i did with synaptic but with no results, so if you could throw me one more reply to help out i would really appreciate it, or anyone else that has an idea to what a fix might be, thanx alot again though.
June 24th, 2003, 10:26 AM
owensleftfoot

The easiest way is to use backticks and run one command as part of the other like this

rpm -e `rpm -qa|grep apt`

The back ticks are like a single quote facing the other way. It is the key directly below the esc key.
HTH
June 24th, 2003, 10:31 AM
sweet_angel

Hi,

What happen when you do this :

Code:

# apt-get -f install

Code:

# apt-get check

Code:

# cat /etc/apt/sources.list | egrep -v '^(#|$)'

Code:

# apt-get -s upgrade

It might be come up something.. your problem

/edit:

Try my tricks:

Code:

# rpm -ihv apt-025-fr0.2rh73.i386.rpm or try this # rpm -ihv apt-0.5.4cnc9-fr0.1.rh73.i386.rpm # apt-get update # apt-get install synaptic # apt-get remove synaptic <<< if you want to remove it

I hope that'll works

Cheers

Annya
July 1st, 2003, 04:07 AM
hatebreed2000

sweet angel: heres what i get when i tried all the code you provided me with:

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get -f install
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get check
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

[root@localhost Dan]# cat /etc/apt/sources.list | egrep -v '^(#|$)'
rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms
rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms
rpm http://freshrpms.net/redhat/7.3/

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get -s upgrade
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

So i know what line is screwy in the source list, so now how do i go about deleting it? I have been playing with it alot, tryin all kinds of goofy **** in vi and i cant seem to delete that line, in hopes that it will fix the problem.
July 1st, 2003, 11:10 AM
sweet_angel

Quote:

Originally posted here by hatebreed2000

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get -f install
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get check
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

As you can see here your problem came up..like I said before
BTW have you done this before ?

Code:

# apt-get dist-upgrade

Quote:

Originally posted here by hatebreed2000

[root@localhost Dan]# cat /etc/apt/sources.list | egrep -v '^(#|$)'
rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms
rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms
rpm http://freshrpms.net/redhat/7.3/

Ok from that command.. do this:

Code:

# rpm -ihv apt-0.5.4cnc9-fr1.i386.rpm # apt-get update # apt-get install synaptic # apt-get clean

Let me know how it goes and BTW I am on my BSD laptop now, and I don't use RH Linux any more..but I am still remember How I did it, I hope I can help you here..

And what you will see when you do # cat /etc/apt/sources.list
July 2nd, 2003, 03:29 AM
hatebreed2000

Sweet Angel: No I havent ever done this before, i have been lucky so far of having no problems installing/uninstalling or compiling any programs. When I typed in apt-get dist-upgrade I got this:

[root@localhost Dan]# apt-get dist-upgrade
E: Malformed line 43 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist)
E: The list of sources could not be read.

Which is the same error I have been getting, I know all I need to do is either delete line 43 or just uninstall the program, but it will not let me, no matter what the command so far, and I have been trying , I have been searchin google for similar problems and solutions and possible syntax to take care of the prob, but to no avail. When i type rpm -ivh apt prog i get this

[root@localhost Dan]# rpm -ivh apt-0.5.5cnc5-fr0.rh73.2.i386.rpm
Preparing... ########################################### [100%]
package apt-0.5.5cnc5-fr0.rh73.2 is already installed

As you can see it is already installed. And i cannot complete any of those other ones you suggested (ie apt-get update, apt-get clean) becuase I still get the same error. When i Typed ( which i had already done this prior to me making this post )
cat /etc/apt/sources.list I get this:

[root@localhost Dan]# cat /etc/apt/sources.list
# List of available apt repositories available from ayo.freshrpms.net.
# This file should contain an uncommented default suitable for your system.

# See http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ for a list of other repositories and mirrors.

# $Id: sources.list,v 1.8 2003/04/16 09:59:58 dude Exp $

# Red Hat Linux 9
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/9/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/9/i386 os updates freshrpms

# Red Hat Linux 8.0
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/8.0/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/8.0/i386 os updates freshrpms

# Red Hat Linux 7.3
rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms
rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.3/i386 os updates freshrpms

# Red Hat Linux 7.2
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.2/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.2/i386 os updates freshrpms

# Red Hat Linux 7.1
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.1/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.1/i386 powertools dma
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.1/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.1/i386 powertools dma

# Red Hat Linux 7.0
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.0/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.0/i386 powertools dma
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.0/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/7.0/i386 powertools dma

# Red Hat Linux 6.2
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/6.2/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/6.2/i386 powertools
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/6.2/i386 os updates freshrpms
# rpm-src http://ayo.freshrpms.net/ redhat/6.2/i386 powertools

rpm http://freshrpms.net/redhat/7.3/

All i need to do is either delte line 43 or just uninstall the prog, and its really frustrating because i am at complete loss why its not letting me. Sweet angel thank you for your help so far, any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Take it easy.
July 2nd, 2003, 06:14 AM
sweet_angel

Hi,

I have question for you, how did you install your "apt"?. I meant this is how I done it:

Grab the apt and apt-devel packages ( and this is the important part "you don't
need the source [.src.rpm] rpm ") and save them to your machine.
Then open a terminal, switch to root user, and install the packages with:

rpm -ivh apt*
Once that's done do this :
# cat /etc/apt/sources.list
# apt-get update (resynchronize the package index files from their sources)
# apt-get -f install (to verify your RPM database)
# apt-get -s upgrade (to update your package)
# apt-get install synaptic
# apt-get clean
# apt-get remove synaptic

Try again..don't give up yet :)
October 16th, 2003, 06:46 AM
roguespeare

RPM

run rpm -qa |grep synaptic*. This will show you the RPM package name as it is installed. From there just run 'rpm -e <pkg_name>'

If you want the easy way out, just try this 'rpm -e synaptic-0.25-fr0.2rh73'

happy rpm ing