 | | | install from user | install from user 2003-05-07 - By Eric Koldeweij
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Installing RPM's is not possible without root permission. However, any
user can compile and use anything from source as long as:
- The application tries not to open privileged network ports (i.e. ports
< 1024)
- The application does not access files not readable for that user
Well, in short, anything the user is allowed to.
As a mortal user, you're probably best off downloading the source
tarballs instead of source RPMs. Most of them come with a configure
script, which makes installing pretty easy
What I always used to do was to execute those configure scripts with
option "--prefix=$HOME"
This will usually create a bin directory in your home dir where the
applications get installed. Just add that dir to your $PATH and you'll
be able to use the apps with ease.
To point out the possibilities, I can remember installing and using my
own-compiled gcc, mysql, xmms, glib, gtk, mozilla, window manager,
snavigator and many more. I even used to run apache from port 8080. All
as non-root user.
Eric.
upendra wrote:
>Hi all
>Is it possible for any ordinary user to install
>
>1.any rpm file with rpm command (playin around with
>switches and w/o sudo and root permission)
>2.compile a source distribution with gcc and install
>it for his own use
>
>in both cases he will be the only one to use the
>installed application
>
>thanking you,
>upendra
>
>
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