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Another Essential Kernel Config..

Adventures With Linux ™ Posted on April 15, 2012 by RGApril 15, 2012

Another kernel configuration option that used to be just that – optional – but is now essential for ‘newer’ Fedora systems.. If you see Error unpacking rpm package glibc-common-n.n-nn.xxxx error: unpacking of archive failed on file /usr/libexec/pt_chown: cpio: cap_set_file On some yum/rpm updates (with httpd, as well) this can cause the actual update to fail, but yum/rpm … Continue reading →

Posted in compilation, Fedora, kernel | Tagged cap_set_file, compile, fail, fedora, kernel, rpm, update, yum | Leave a reply

Fedora Bash FTP Bug…and Fix

Adventures With Linux ™ Posted on March 19, 2012 by RGMarch 19, 2012

There still seems to be a persistent bug with the latest FC16 and FC17 versions of the bash rpm, which causes ftp logins to fail after you attempt to put in the password. The cause is that vital data is erased from the /etc/shells file, during the rpm update. The file should contain: /sbin/nologin /bin/dash /bin/bash /bin/sh … Continue reading →

Posted in Fedora | Tagged bash, bug, failure, fc16, fc17, fedora, fix, ftp, login, update | Leave a reply

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