Hey guys, I get this error when I'm trying to install Limwire. I already have Java installed and working so I'm hoping I can get Limewire figured out. I just rebuilt my computer and it was working right before I rebuilt it but here's what I get.

Downloaded Limewire rpm use the code and get this:

error: open of such rpm failed. No such directory or file.

So I download the latest Beta version. Use the code again and get this:

error: can't create transaction lock on /var/lib/rpm/__db.000

Any ideas??

Thank you nDiScReEt for the time that you have spent preparing this little tut. You have solved all my problems, and I am very thankful.

/NaRdS

Which one do i download?

ftp://ftp.tux.org/pub/java/JDK-1.3.1


Im running Suse 8.0

That depends on if you plan on doing development with java or not. If all you want to do is use java supported and ran programs, download the jre. If you are like me and do development with creating programs that run and use java, use the sdk. Since tux.org is a popular download site and you might find yourself waiting to get a turn on the server since it limits it's users to a maximum of 100 at any one time.

ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/linux/deve.../i386/FCS-02b/

Be sure to follow the install guides for which ever one you choose (jre or sdk).
So that your browsers will use the latest java version on your system. I personally recommend using the jdk-1.4.1 versions as the latest limewire 2.5.5 and up utilize added features provided by java 1.4.1 that isn't present in java 1.3.1.

Here is the link for that one:

ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/linux/deve...4.1/i386/beta/

altoine

P.S. I also recommend that everyone use the sdk over the jre as you don't ever know when there is a source file for a java program that was custom made for you by a "friend" on the net and all you need to do is compile the program.

altoine

For those who are running Debian, this might help.

My system is running Debian unstable, with a freshly installed copy of J2SDK 1.4.1.

The install ran perfectly for me after I ran the following:
ln -s libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3 libstdc++-libc6.1-1.so.2


Regards,


Rex

That is certainly something to look into Rex as that is highly unrelated to a problem with LimeWire in general but a definitely problem for users of Suse for many other java-based applications.

altoine

i am running mandrake 9.0
i got limewire to install after a fair bit of work. my problem is a rather cosmetic one
there is no executeable program to launch limewire.
i can get the program to run - and it works fine - by typing ./runLime.sh in the LimeWire directory from a console window
i tried to add a menu entry so i could launch from my menu instead of opening a terminal and typing it everytime
using menudrake i made the menu entry with the launch command...
/home/darc/LimeWire/./runLime.sh
however it keeps giving me the error that it cannot find the program -- because the launcher is a shell script, i am assuming that the menu is looking for an executable
i tried making a symlink -- that didnt work either
any ideas how i can get limewire to launch from the menu ??
thanks
P.S - the ./runLime.sh command is the only one that will launch the program --
LimeWire -- or any others that i have tried that are supposed to work will not launch it either

This is an easy thing to create.

My instructions (always) will require the use of a terminal or console. I am explaining this for your benefit and more for the many newbies.

let us use "vi" since that type of editor is normally on a majority of *nix operating systems.

type:

vi LimeTime

(You can substitute "LimeTime" for any other name that you prefer that won't conflict with any pre-existing programs)

press:

i

to enable insert mode.

type all that follows:

#/bin/sh
sh $HOME/LimeWire/runLime.sh

(Substitute the path for your chosen absolute path to your installed LimeWire directory)

press:

Esc

to end your editing/insert mode.

type:

:wq

to save/write and quit.

type:

chmod +x LimeTime

(Again substitute "LimeTime" for your preferred executable name)

Test it by typing:

LimeTime

Your program should work without any hitch provided you run it from your home directory.

There are other ways to create an executable using other commands but that will be discussed at a later time when the need arises for now.

I hope this is helpful for you.

altoine

I tried what you said --
using vi i typed
#/bin/sh
sh $HOME/LimeWire/runLime.sh

then did

chmod +x LimeTime --( even used that file name lol )

this was the output when i tried to run it --- yes i was in the right directory

Exception in thread "main" java.util.zip.ZipException: No such file or directory
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(ZipFile.java:112)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(JarFile.java:117)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(JarFile.java:55)

any ideas ???
thanks

This is also a problem with Debian Woody. It's worth noting that on woody, at least, libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3 is itself a symlink to libstdc++-3-libc6.2-2-2.10.0.so, so a better command, albeit possibly not as version-independent, would be

ln -s libstdc++-3-libc6.2-2-2.10.0.so libstdc++-libc6.1-1.so.2

And it should be noted, for people with possibly less experience, that either command should be preceeded by

cd /usr/lib

BTW, thanks so much for this! Getting limewire installed and running remotely for my son on his Linux box (he's in Maine, I'm in Texas) has been a PITA, but it looks like we're in the clear now!