"Paul W. Abrahams" <abrahams@acm.org> wrote:

Assuming I'm already at the right subdirectory at the SuSE ftp site, how can I find the package containing a specific file (an executable program or a library, say)?

----<text snipped>----- Paul, I am sure that there is an easier way to do it than the way I do, but what I do is go to: http://rpmfind.creatis.insa-lyon.fr/linux/RPM/SuSE_Linux_9.0_(i386).html then I use "find" guessing at the "rpm" I want, then selecting the guessed "rpm' I go to it's page where the files are listed by clicking on the "rpm". Once at that page, I go down the list and see if the "file" or "library" I want is there. If not I guesss again. if it is, then I can search for that "rpm" on the SuSE ftp sie, as "rpmfind.creatis.insa-lyon.fr" only has the base packages, and security patches, and not the "bleeding edge" stuff. If that fails, then I do a google searches. See also "man rpm", specifically: rpm -q --whatprovides "xyz" Hopefully somebody will have a better way, but this has worked for me when all else has failed. Friendly greetings, Gar __________________________________________________________________ New! Unlimited Access from the Netscape Internet Service. Beta test the new Netscape Internet Service for only $1.00 per month until 3/1/04. Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Act now to get a personalized email address! Netscape. Just the Net You Need.