On 08/05/11 2:59 PM, François Colonna wrote: > rm -f/var/lib/rpm/__db* > rpm –rebuilddb > yum clean all > > then > > yum install vlc > > worked fine. > What was the problem ? no idea, i've never had to delete anything from /var/lib/rpm. -- john r pierce N 37, W 122 santa cruz ca mid-left coast