Need help with realplayer 10

captk34 · 03-04-2005, 10:22 AM

Hello I am new to linux and am running Fedora core 3 release, I've tried to install realplayer 10 but I can't for the life of me figure it out. I am use to windows and dos and not that familiar with the commands in linux. I've tried numerous times to install realplayer and I hope I have not corrupted my OS by doing these failed or seemingly failed installs. Can anyone help me it would be appreciated? is there a easy way to install this? Thanks in advance David. By the way I like the OS its great.

2ply · 03-04-2005, 10:32 AM

What type of error messages are you given, if any?

Also, check the RealPlayer site, if I remember correctly they have instructions on how to install. Here's how I did it on another system...

(in terminal) su in, I'm guessing you installed it to /home/username/ here, if you didn't, cd to the directory (cd /home/username/RP10instal for example will bring you to the directory) then, still in the terminal type 'rpm -ihv --force(Force since it seems you already attempted to install and failed) <installfilename>.rpm' without the quotes of course.

Sorry I didn't have time to get you the RP site, I'm at school right now and the class is almost over.

Keep us updated.

captk34 · 03-04-2005, 10:42 AM

Well I don't think I received any error messages, just bad command prompts, bad file name ect. Although it seemed to install once but it asked where I wanted to install it and I went with the default setting. All the files are now in my home folder. I've tried just clicking on the exe file but that doesn't work I guess thats just a windows thing. Anyway I'm kind of enjoying tinkering around with this OS its fun I like it better than windows its sooo much faster. I'll try the command you gave me wish me luck hopefully I won't give it some command to corrupt the OS thanks again David

**LoneWolf071** · 03-04-2005, 01:25 PM

WOW, i'm behind, i didn't even know they made realplayer for linux!!! Um.... What format was the download... if it was .tar.gz, you have to unzip and config it... if it was rpm you have in install it... . If you post it here, i'll guide you through it.

captk34 · 03-04-2005, 04:44 PM

realplayer-10.0.3.748-20050223.i586.rpm, that I believe is the file. Do you know of any good games for linux could you direct me to some and possibly explain how to install them. I'm running fedora core 3 I have tried to run yum and all I get is a quick flash and thats it is there something I have to do to use it? Thanks

batty_professor · 03-04-2005, 07:45 PM

Since you're running FC3, you may be able to install within Konqueror or nautilus. Navigate to where the file is, right click, look for "extract" if you see that, click it. Extract may give choices as to "extract here" or "extract to" . "Extract here" is probably ok, Then rt. click the resulting extracted file, and look for "install". You likely will need root privelages to install. Also, when trying to do such an operation in a terminal, you need to open a root terminal, or you'll possibly get the errors you mentioned. Clicking the "terminal" link on an open "user" terminal should get a list, including "new root terminal" that link gets you a root password prompt, and subsequently a root terminal to work in, with full root privelages.

For help with the rpm application in a terminal, type rpm -? to see a list of available commands.

einic · 03-04-2005, 09:30 PM

btw 2 all, heard realplayer there is some spyware issues( old version hv tracking) any advice?

03-04-2005, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
captk34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 OS: fedora core 3	Need help with realplayer 10 Hello I am new to linux and am running Fedora core 3 release, I've tried to install realplayer 10 but I can't for the life of me figure it out. I am use to windows and dos and not that familiar with the commands in linux. I've tried numerous times to install realplayer and I hope I have not corrupted my OS by doing these failed or seemingly failed installs. Can anyone help me it would be appreciated? is there a easy way to install this? Thanks in advance David. By the way I like the OS its great.

03-04-2005, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Since you're running FC3, you may be able to install within Konqueror or nautilus. Navigate to where the file is, right click, look for "extract" if you see that, click it. Extract may give choices as to "extract here" or "extract to" . "Extract here" is probably ok, Then rt. click the resulting extracted file, and look for "install". You likely will need root privelages to install. Also, when trying to do such an operation in a terminal, you need to open a root terminal, or you'll possibly get the errors you mentioned. Clicking the "terminal" link on an open "user" terminal should get a list, including "new root terminal" that link gets you a root password prompt, and subsequently a root terminal to work in, with full root privelages. For help with the rpm application in a terminal, type rpm -? to see a list of available commands. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

03-04-2005, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
einic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 19 OS: win2000	btw 2 all, heard realplayer there is some spyware issues( old version hv tracking) any advice? __________________ It never ends Even the lao chiao needs upgrade always

03-04-2005, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
2ply Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 85 OS: XP/FC3 Dual Boot	What type of error messages are you given, if any? Also, check the RealPlayer site, if I remember correctly they have instructions on how to install. Here's how I did it on another system... (in terminal) su in, I'm guessing you installed it to /home/username/ here, if you didn't, cd to the directory (cd /home/username/RP10instal for example will bring you to the directory) then, still in the terminal type 'rpm -ihv --force(Force since it seems you already attempted to install and failed) <installfilename>.rpm' without the quotes of course. Sorry I didn't have time to get you the RP site, I'm at school right now and the class is almost over. Keep us updated.

03-04-2005, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
captk34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 OS: fedora core 3	Well I don't think I received any error messages, just bad command prompts, bad file name ect. Although it seemed to install once but it asked where I wanted to install it and I went with the default setting. All the files are now in my home folder. I've tried just clicking on the exe file but that doesn't work I guess thats just a windows thing. Anyway I'm kind of enjoying tinkering around with this OS its fun I like it better than windows its sooo much faster. I'll try the command you gave me wish me luck hopefully I won't give it some command to corrupt the OS thanks again David

03-04-2005, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoneWolf071 Be Free Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 840 OS: Windows XP, Linux	WOW, i'm behind, i didn't even know they made realplayer for linux!!! Um.... What format was the download... if it was .tar.gz, you have to unzip and config it... if it was rpm you have in install it... . If you post it here, i'll guide you through it.

03-04-2005, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
captk34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 OS: fedora core 3	realplayer-10.0.3.748-20050223.i586.rpm, that I believe is the file. Do you know of any good games for linux could you direct me to some and possibly explain how to install them. I'm running fedora core 3 I have tried to run yum and all I get is a quick flash and thats it is there something I have to do to use it? Thanks