RPM Help please

Redhat9

I installed etherape 4.2 - installed and ran perfectly.

I decided to upgrade to 5.0 - it didn't run.

I attempt to re-install 4.2 - can't. 5.0 is installed.

I try to remove with rpm (rpm --erase) - hangs up forever.

I try other options (replacepkgs) - doesn't work.

Then I verify version 5.0 using rpm.

It says it is installed - and lists the files, but shows them all as "MISSING"

Any ideas? I need to remove 5.0 from my system now so I can re-install 4.2.

NOTE: I have tried installing every version up through 9 - no luck.

.: Aftiel

what about using the "--oldpackage" option?

It will "upgrade" to an older version for your.

You can also force the upgrade... to do this.

rpm --upgrade --oldpackage etherape****** worked like a charm.

Thanks a TON. I forced an upgrade earlier, but it did not take. It took the --oldpackage option to get it to go.

phishphreek80 you rock.

.: Aftiel