could not create RPM directory or database : Exception number 17 file exist /tmp/root/var

[nathan r. hruby]

On Thursday, October 3, 2002, at 02:41 PM, Jeff Brandt wrote:

> Does anyone know what the this error is when completing the partitions 
> (hitting the done button) :
>
>   could not create RPM directory or database : Exception number 17  
> file exist /tmp/root/var
>
> I am attempting a complete reinstall when this happens

You need to go back and remove/readd your partitions and remake the 
filesystems on the drives.  The YDL 2.3 installer will not install on 
top of an existing linux install.  The thing is if you don't 
re-partition your drive, it won;t reformat them, thus errors.

-n
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