On Thursday 05 July 2007 03:42:11 charles f. zeitler wrote: > when i attempt, (as root) for example, > rpm --import linux_signing_key.pub > i get: > cannot get exclusive lock on /var/lib/rpm/Packages > > any ideas? > > thanx > charles f zeitler > > : Do What Thou Wilt : > : > : Shall Be : > : > : The Whole of The Law : Have you got the software updater or software installer running? they will lock the rpm database until you close them -- Guy Fawkes, the only man to enter the house's of Parliament with honest intentions, (he was going to blow them up!) Registered Linux user number 414240