rpm error

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hi i have a problem when i install RPMs. what happens is when i type this command

rpm -i (the package).rpm

it gives me a bunch of warning messages. here are the messages

warning: user buildmeister does not exist - using root
warning: group buildmeister does not exist - using root
warning: user buildmeister does not exist - using root
warning: group buildmeister does not exist - using root

what does this mean, and how can i fix it?

-MinD

[mdwatts]

Are you root while installing rpm packages?

You do need to be root to install software packages.

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yes, i'm in root. that's why i don't understand.

[mdwatts]

According to the other thread you posted on this same problem, you are installing a source rpm package.

Follow the nvidia readme as it explains how to rebuild the src.rpm.

rpm --rebuild packagename.src.rpm

The other thread has been removed. Please do not crosspost.

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i did read the nvidia readme. i did everything that i have to do to install it. but i can't install it because the rpm is not working it gives me that warning message. please help me. i can't play quake 3 because of this driver, and i really want 2 play.

-MinD

[bwkaz]

See my nVidia driver NHF (http://3dguios.resnet.mtu.edu/nVidia-NHF.html), that might help. It's long, and it's in-depth, but it covers every problem I've ever seen with these drivers (including, actually, this one -- you'll have to go to the part where you just install the .src.rpm and then go find the sources, and try to make them, to get the real error).

It will get moved soon, into the real NHFs on this site, so don't bookmark it. It's just up there so I can get comments on what to change about it.