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IF you use the ./install you should specify a different directory, maybe =
one=20
where you have rw priveleges...=20
=2E/install --prefix=3D/opt
is what I did... ./install is for numerous people or network installs..
If you're the only one on the machine, try using the normal setup script.

nathan


Am 31 Dienstag, Dezember 2002 07:35 schrieb Andrew and Kimi Adams:
> I have had problem in the past with Open Office, when the package was
> installed originally from the Mandrake 8.2 CD during installation.  I
> had attempted to remove or repair with the set up script which no longe=
r
> works, it just hangs.  I have searched the website with no luck on my
> current problem and I hope that someone here has had a similar problem
> occur with good solutions.
>
> I removed all files, directories and rebooted my computer after the
> removal just to be sure.  I copied the tar file from a CD burned with
> Open Office to my home tmp directory and proceeded to ./install the
> file.  It seemed to work and I made an icon on my desktop.  It actually
> opens the program this time and I can open a file but when I change tha=
t
> file and try to save, it says that the file was opened with invalid
> parameters and all changes will be lost.  The only option is to click
> the OK button and it closes.  Even if I try to open a new file, type an=
d
> then save, it says access to /root is denied.  I try to save in my home
> directory but it still says invalid parameter.  I believe it's because
> the program is under /root somehow.  I did not watch the install and
> what it was doing.  Upon inspection, /root/OpenOffice.org1.01 exists bu=
t
> only, ultimately, has a file of pspfontcache in ../share/psprint
> directory.  The "program" I thought was under the
> /usr/local/OpenOffice.org.1.0 path.  Since I don't know what the invali=
d
> parameter is and just the save portion at this time doesn't work, I am
> lost for a solution.
>
> I really need to use Open Office and I can't seem to find a solution
> anywhere that would fix this or what I may have done wrong.  Please
> help.
>
> Kimi Adams
>
>
>
>
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