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Old 05-30-2006
Howto install RPM package for non-Root user directory?

Dear expert,

Suppose I have an application that comes in rpm format.
Let's call it:

Code:
my_downloaded_package.rpm

How can I install it in my particular home directory (since I'm not
a root user). Say the directory where I want to install above rpm package is:

Code:
~/.my_desired_location

How can I do it?

-monkfan
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Old 06-02-2006
You can install anyplace / directory you have write permissions.
 
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