Systems:
RedHat LinuxPMac (RedHat Linux in general...? An expected error!)

While installing RedHat everything works until selected RPMs are being installed, at which point the installer exits (complaining that 'Data type 9 is not supported'). What happened, what can I do?

Reason for error:
The version of the rpm that was being installed is newer than the installer's package manager and includes a data type the manager doesn't understand (hence the error text).

Solution:
Get a newer installer or get an older copy of the rpm(s).
And then upgrade them post-install using the techniques at the topic noted above.
This error will probably only occur if the rpm & installer directories are updated. while downloading, keep an eye on dates in ftp clients.

Sources of info:
Based on bitter experience <sigh>, answers found in Linux on Intel newsgroups and questions in the linux-pmac mail list...

Tip: If you *must* email me, don't use the address below (although valid!), substitute: "linux_faq_response" for "Spam.Bucket" or something else suitable....

HTH

Have Fun
Martin
Spam.Bucket@tesseract.com.au