Re: [NTLK] Why can't I install packages?

From: Steve Weyer (weyer_at_kagi.com)
Date: Thu Jan 10 2002 - 08:14:33 EST

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> From: Philip Katz <pkatt_at_mac.com>
>
> What's the "White" file? I drag the .pkg file (like newtdev.pkg) onto the
> packtype app (with the icon of the hand holding a paper), and noting
> happens. If I open the packtype be dbl clicking, it pops up with that
> message. Are there any other ways to do this?

assuming your Mac OS < X, and you've rebuilt desktop (if nec), drag&drop via
PackType should work. if not, other solutions should be discussed in the
FAQ. (you could always use ResEdit to change type/creator to "pkg " and
"pkgX" -- check a 'good' pkg first to verify).

-- Steve

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