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am using suse 10.0 and i downloaded some rpms plugins for playing audio and video but i always get some error message when i try to install through yast.some help

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A concise troubleshooting checklist for the RPM/YaST install errors discussed in this thread (references: , , , ). The focus is on diagnosing why RPMs fail to install on an older SUSE 10.0 system and on practical steps that resolve most common causes.

Start by capturing the exact installer output and YaST log excerpts. The most useful log is YaST's own log (historically at /var/log/YaST2/y2log); that text usually contains the reason (missing dependency, signature problem, file conflict, architecture mismatch). Supplying that exact message is what lets others give a precise fix — as implied.

Check package metadata and signatures before forcing an install. Inspect an RPM to confirm the target architecture and build info:

rpm -qip package.rpm

and verify its signature:

rpm --checksig package.rpm

Common actionable causes and mitigations:

  • Architecture or release mismatch: obtain a build that matches the OS and CPU (i386 vs x86_64).
  • Missing dependencies: prefer installing from a trusted multimedia repository so the package manager resolves dependencies automatically rather than installing isolated RPMs.
  • Signature or key errors: import the provider's GPG key into rpm rather than disabling signature checks.
  • Corrupt RPM database: after making a backup of /var/lib/rpm, rebuild the database with rpm --rebuilddb.

Use caution with forceful options (--nodeps, --force); they can leave the system in an inconsistent state. Back up important files before making low-level changes.

The later note about moving to Kubuntu is a pragmatic workaround for anyone prioritizing quick multimedia support. For those who prefer to keep SUSE, collecting the exact error text plus the YaST log and the output of the metadata/signature checks above will generally allow a targeted solution.

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Member Avatar for vivek_fundoo

am using suse 10.0 and i downloaded some rpms plugins for playing audio and video but i always get some error message when i try to install through yast.some help

I used suse long ago
at that time i dont have any problem with audio
amroke is capable of playing mp3 and all other audio formats
ya u should check the volume control since it mute by default

and if u want to install rpm packages just try this command in in terminal

sudo rpm -iv package_name

and if u are new to the linux just try ubuntu
since free support is available for ubuntu
and u will find it easier then other distros

and if u want it u can simply download it
or u can order its a free ship-it CD
u will get it at your home within 1-2 months

hope this will help you
Gd

Member Avatar for plati

the volume is not on mute.i also use kubuntu so i think l will stick to it .just trying suse out.thanks

Member Avatar for ThinkFree

What error do you get?
Have you install gstreamer-ugly plugin?

Member Avatar for icyshout

the easiest way to fix your problem is to ditch suse

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thats what i did .am now using kubuntu.hope to master it

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