how to install software on pclinuxOS without internet but from a usb-stick?

[new_linuxuser]

hello,
i need help to install software from a usb-stick on a pclinuxOS system
can some1 help me please?:)

[falko]

You can place all the rpm packages that you want to install (including their dependencies) on the USB stick and then install them with the rpm -Uvh command.

[new_linuxuser]

You can place all the rpm packages that you want to install (including their dependencies) on the USB stick and then install them with the rpm -Uvh command.

how can i recognize a rpm package ? and what for command ?

[falko]

RPM packages have the extension .rpm.

[new_linuxuser]

RPM packages have the extension .rpm.


and where can i find such RPM packages ?

[falko]

Here's a list of PCLinuxOS repositories from where you can download the RPMs: http://udmeen.blogspot.com/2007/12/pclinuxos-repository-list.html

[new_linuxuser]

Here's a list of PCLinuxOS repositories from where you can download the RPMs: http://udmeen.blogspot.com/2007/12/pclinuxos-repository-list.html

when i enter the command: rpm --instal (package) it says that it's a unknown file or map so he can't install it so what i must do now ?

[new_linuxuser]

when i enter the command: rpm --instal (package) it says that it's a unknown file or map so he can't install it so what i must do now ?

and when i click on a rpm-package there comes a message on my computer that says: "couldn't find 'gksu' executable"
what now? :)

[falko]

when i enter the command: rpm --instal (package) it says that it's a unknown file or map so he can't install it so what i must do now ?
The command is rpm -ivh package
Please use the full path to the packages located on your USB stick.
and when i click on a rpm-package there comes a message on my computer that says: "couldn't find 'gksu' executable"
what now?Please run the rpm command as root.