[CentOS] Where to download rpm packages for centos?

Thu Sep 17 06:43:31 UTC 2009
John R Pierce <pierce at hogranch.com>

Peng Yu wrote:
> The problem is that I don't have the root account. Our system
> administrator doesn't update the system because of the excuse of
> keeping the machine stable. Therefore, I have to install packages in
> my home directory. As far as I know, I can not run yum without root
> permission. But at least I should be able to run rpm without root
> permission. That is why I asked the original question.
>   

give your administrator (and his boss, if need be) a list of the 
specific software you need installed to do your job, then, and let him 
install it for you.  since he's not keeping the system secure, I'm not 
sure what he is needed for at all, otherwise.