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Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: nailbunny on December 30, 2005, 09:15:24 pm

howdy

first time listener, first time caller

i suddenly ran into trouble installing packages on my 5500. i had no trouble before, and then after some hectic sd card times, the packages did not show up in the list to install when i tapped on a package icon.

after reformatting the card from fat to fat32, i found that i was able to install the packages that were included with the update file, but i still could not install any third party packages (especially qpegps).

i found a relevant thread, and while i ask you to forgive me for starting a new one anyway, i read there to type ipkg -d root install <package name>

so i got something to the tune of this

su
# ipkg -d root install qpegps_0.9.2.3.2_arm.ipk
zcat: qpegps_0.9.3.2.3_arm.ipk: not in gzip format

zcat: stdin: unexpected end of file
ipkg_install_file: ERROR unpacking control.tar.gz from qpegps_0.9.2.3.2_arm.ipk

i'm on rom version 3.10, consequentially, i can't connect to update or file transfer anymore.

thanks

Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: nailbunny on December 31, 2005, 03:54:00 pm

so i'm narrowing down my problem

i can't install a handfull of programs, which include eps, zlib, roadmap, and the such.

i downloaded the gpsd binary and tried to run it, but it says i need glibc. i then searched for glibc on the zaurus software thing, found that procps has it, tried to install that, and failed installing that as well.

is it possible that the problem is that i cannot install this library? is there some alternative way to install this business?

Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: bluedevils on December 31, 2005, 08:57:32 pm

a few things come to mind.  Are you running the sharp rom?  Are these sharp rom apps?  Have you tried installing using commandline?  I think it is - ipkg install <pakcage name>

edit: I just realized you posted a commandline for ipkg - duh

Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: nailbunny on January 01, 2006, 12:13:14 am

thanks for the reply

Yeah, its the sharp rom 3.10. I think they're sharp rom apps, i had successfully installed the packages before.

Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: lardman on January 01, 2006, 08:05:15 am

Quote

# ipkg -d root install qpegps_0.9.2.3.2_arm.ipk
zcat: qpegps_0.9.3.2.3_arm.ipk: not in gzip format

zcat: stdin: unexpected end of file
ipkg_install_file: ERROR unpacking control.tar.gz from qpegps_0.9.2.3.2_arm.ipk

Either the files are corrupt, or they're using an ar wrapper which the old versions of ipkg don't understand.

Try running 'file' on the file to see which is the case.


Si

Title: Trouble Installing Packages
Post by: nailbunny on January 01, 2006, 05:47:26 pm

mystery solved

i had formatted my sd card with fat32. i read that it works only in fat 16. with windows i can choose to format either 'fat' or 'fat32'.  i assumed 'fat' is fat16, formatted it as such, and it worked.

you guys wouldn't believe how long it took to dawn on me. thanks for attempting to combat my remarkable stupidity