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[IDV #LWP-415350]: sh idv_2_9u2_linux64_installer.sh / Could not untar archive. Aborting.
- Subject: [IDV #LWP-415350]: sh idv_2_9u2_linux64_installer.sh / Could not untar archive. Aborting.
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:04:17 -0600
aw-shucks :-) I am glad that worked for you, and thanks for the valuable
insights.
-Julien
> Unidata IDV Support wrote:
> > Hmmm... It is difficult for me to debug this problem remotely so, if
> > possible, try a couple of experiments.
> >
> > #1 Run the env command both as regular and root user. Are there differences
> > in the Unix environments that stand out?
> >
> > #2 You mention that 2.9u1 did not have this issue. As a control experiment,
> > please run the installer for 2.9u1
> > (http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/downloads/idv/2_9u1/index.jsp). Do you still
> > see the problem?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Julien
> >
> >
> Hi Julien
>
> I've fixed it (see attached). I compared the env outputs and the only
> difference was really the paths. Then it occurred to me that perhaps I
> should be running the installer from /usr/share as root, rather than
> from where I downloaded the installer (which I believe is what the
> instructions actually say). It worked no problem, so it may be something
> to do with relative paths.
>
> Anyway, I just want to say that you guys really are extremely helpful,
> and even when the solution is not found with a direct answer, your
> motivation to complete the job is very valuable.
>
> So thanks!
>
> Sam
>
> --
> Sam McClatchie,
> Supervisory oceanographer, Fisheries oceanography
> Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA,
> 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive
> La Jolla, CA 92037-1508, U.S.A.
> email <address@hidden>
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Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: LWP-415350
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed