Debian installation Difficulties

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  1. jmungal

    jmungal Registered Member

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    Hi There,

    I haven't actually tried Acronis on Linux before, so I downloaded the trial and I'm installing it on Debian Stable (sarge 3.1).

    I get the following error when I install it, I'm wondering if anyone knows what I'm supposed to do?

    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.Q9SMeI/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished
    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.6BspYr/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished
    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.ThtUIN/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished
    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.6x6OXj/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished
    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.1rlwVj/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished
    Running 'rpm -U --percent --force --nodeps /tmp/RPMS.EOTwE8/dkms-2.0.4-2.noarch.rpm':
    rpm: To install rpm packages on Debian systems, use alien. See README.Debian.
    error: cannot open Packages index using db3 - No such file or directory (2)
    error: cannot open Packages database in /var/lib/rpm
    finished

    If I try alien'ing the installer it just says unknown type of package. Anyone have a clue? Thanks.

    Thanks,
    Justin
     
  2. jmungal

    jmungal Registered Member

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    Oh Come now, I know some of you use debian ;)
     
  3. TheWeaz

    TheWeaz Registered Member

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    I had some Little Debian snack cakes once, but other than that, I have no idea what you're talking about - sorry.
     
  4. foghorne

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    I'm sure I went there on holiday once.....:D

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  5. gafrol

    gafrol Registered Member

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    Hi,

    most probably the directory /var/lib/rpm is missing on your debian system. Try:

    # mkdir /var/lib/rpm


    and try again.

    rgds
    Roland
     
  6. Xpilot

    Xpilot Registered Member

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    Nah it is an old fashioned term for lesbains who have yet to be presented at Court.[​IMG]


    Xpilot
     
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