> i forgot to ask, how do i get around the 'file dependency' problem?

Using yum instead of rpm _may_ resolve the dependencies, if the
required packages are part of existing repos. If that doesn't work,
you can try searching pbone.net for packages that may resolve the
issues.

                 - Bluejay Adametz, CFII, A&P, AA-5B, http://wildcorvid.org

"Stopping at third base adds no more to the score
than striking out." - E. Joseph Cossman

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