RPM Problem

[PuterFreaK]

When I try to install an RPM I get the following:

error: cannot get exclusive lock on /var/lib/rpm/Packages
error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - Operation not permitted (1)

What do I do and how do I avoid this happening in the future?

[xjimmyx]

You have to have root privelages to install that package, so..

$su
<password>
#rpm -ihv package.rpm

[PuterFreaK]

Yes I know....Same error as root...

[PuterFreaK]

Ok I figured out what the problem was but I have one question. I had Ximian Red Carpet.

Can only one program access the rpm database at a time or does Red Carpet just screw things up?

[Trounce]

From my Xperiences...only one rpm manager can access the database at a time...in that each manager tries to get exclusive access to the database...I guess it's to prevent inconsistencies from arising.