Re: install from user

Installing RPM's is not possible without root permission. However, any 
user can compile and use anything from source as long as:

- The application tries not to open privileged network ports (i.e. ports 
< 1024)
- The application does not access files not readable for that user
Well, in short, anything the user is allowed to.

As a mortal user, you're probably best off downloading the source 
tarballs instead of source RPMs. Most of them come with a configure 
script, which makes installing pretty easy
What I always used to do was to execute those configure scripts with 
option "--prefix=$HOME"
This will usually create a bin directory in your home dir where the 
applications get installed. Just add that dir to your $PATH and you'll 
be able to use the apps with ease.

To point out the possibilities, I can remember installing and using my 
own-compiled gcc, mysql, xmms, glib, gtk, mozilla, window manager, 
snavigator and many more. I even used to run apache from port 8080. All 
as non-root user.

Eric.

upendra wrote:

>Hi all
>Is it possible for any ordinary user to install
>
>1.any rpm file with rpm command (playin around with
>switches and w/o sudo and root permission)
>2.compile a source distribution with gcc and install
>it for his own use
>
>in both cases he will be the only one to use the
>installed application
>
>thanking you,
>upendra
>  
>