# Fresh Install of Rocky and first task ordered is Install of Davinci Resolve Studio 19.1.3 and CAN'T ; Please help **URL:** \ **Category:** Rocky Linux Help & Support\ **Created:** [February 20, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633 "2025-02-20T22:43:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/1 "2025-02-20T22:43:53Z")
Hello all, I really didn’t want to have to install a new OS here but had such a difficult time with my previous RHEL install and gave in here hoping it would be an easy process, BUT NO ! Of course not. I downloaded Davinci Resolve STUDIO and then right clicked on the file and the option shown was to pick from a list of applications to open with. I have NO IDEA which to pick and no info online. I tried to copy a command line for terminal and the next problem I got was that my user ( which is the only one I created) is “NOT A SUDDOER” or in the list of -says my computer. Then I didn’t know how to correct this new issue. I’m really upset here and frustrated because I have this dream of not being dependent on either Windows or Mac, but certainly not WIndows ( which I would like to throw a rock at). Can I please get some help ASAP? ---
**Author:** ![jlehtone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@jlehtone](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/jlehtone)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/2 "2025-02-21T10:21:48Z")
> [@Artisto](#): > > I downloaded Davinci Resolve STUDIO and then right clicked on the file and the option shown was to pick from a list of applications to open with. I’ve never seen DRS, so have no idea what is downloaded. Without knowing even the filename, making so much as educated guesses is impossible. The more information one can provide, the better others can help. > [@Artisto](#): > > my user ( which is the only one I created) How did you create it? In the installer, or after installation? What does command `id` tell about your account? ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/3 "2025-02-21T15:02:24Z")
Thanks for the prompt reply - it was created through the installer. The output when I type command ID (didn’t know this command) puts out: vid= 1000(myname) gid=1000 (myname) groups=(myname) context=unconfined\_u :unconfigured\_r :unconfined\_t :s0-s0 :c0. c1023 [myname or the name of the user account created@localhost Downloads]$ (I just didn’t want to actually put my real name it displays on this public forum, hope it’s ok ) ---
**Author:** ![jlehtone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@jlehtone](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/jlehtone)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/4 "2025-02-21T16:33:45Z")
I had a feeling that accounts added via installer could give `groups=(myname),wheel` or perhaps there was a box to tick to get that. Haven’t added accounts like that in a long time. You presumably have password for the ‘root’ user. One terminal one could “become root” and then modify your user: ```bash su - usermod -a -G wheel myname exit ``` One has to then log out and login in order for the change to propagate. If successful, the account becomes member of group ‘wheel’ and members of that group can use ‘sudo’. ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/5 "2025-02-21T16:47:50Z")
Thanks, So I get (after typing in my password after su - ) user ’ myname’ does not exist Then I get su: invalid option - - ‘a’ try 'su - - help for more information then I get # su usernod - a -G wheel _my name_ -bash: su - : command not found ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/6 "2025-02-23T16:00:14Z")
Anymore ideas? Anyone? What shall I do here? Reinstall try something new? ---
**Author:** ![FrankCox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/frankcox/32/1572_2.png) [@FrankCox](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/FrankCox)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/7 "2025-02-23T17:03:41Z")
What did you download? A rpm file? Appimage? Something else? Post the exact name of the file you downloaded. If it’s a rpm file you need to install it. If it’s an appimage you need to set it as an executable file and run it. If it’s something else then what you need to do will depend on exactly what it is. ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/8 "2025-02-24T02:00:20Z")
[https://swr.cloud.blackmagicdesign.com/DaVinciResolve/v19.1.3/DaVinci\_Resolve\_Studio\_19.1.3\_Linux.zip?verify=1740014232-c47LaQ2C97qHLDWpi9eH%2BRskxUL57Qle1PSv2Yafx8Y%3D](https://swr.cloud.blackmagicdesign.com/DaVinciResolve/v19.1.3/DaVinci_Resolve_Studio_19.1.3_Linux.zip?verify=1740014232-c47LaQ2C97qHLDWpi9eH%2BRskxUL57Qle1PSv2Yafx8Y%3D) Its a ZIP file but this is what you get when you hoose to download for linux-Thanks for answering me back! ---
**Author:** ![FrankCox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/frankcox/32/1572_2.png) [@FrankCox](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/FrankCox)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/9 "2025-02-24T07:35:44Z")
So unzip the zip file and see what you’ve got, post the directory list here. ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/10 "2025-02-24T13:59:45Z")
So I of coarse tried that and then an option came up asking me to select which application to open it up with. I didn’t see a familiar option and then tried to run a command line and my system tells me that under my account, there is no sudoer. ---
**Author:** ![gerry666uk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dbc845/32.png) [@gerry666uk](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/gerry666uk)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/12 "2025-02-24T19:18:17Z")
So it looks like you have the zip file in the Downloads directory, don’t try to open it, try to unzip it instead. Something like ```auto cd Downloads unzip -l yourfile.zip ``` check the prefix, and if you’re happy with what’s inside `unzip yourfile.zip` ---
**Author:** ![pkjack](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/pkjack/32/5021_2.png) [@pkjack](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/pkjack)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/13 "2025-02-25T20:45:06Z")
Hiya!!! i run studio… and it works flawlessly on rocky! just download it & just install? what problem are you hving? ---
**Author:** ![Artisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Artisto](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/Artisto)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/14 "2025-02-26T02:42:14Z")
So I tried moving it before and doing the usual unzip -BUT NO! Instead upon right clicking (left clicking on it does nothing) I am prompted by a list of programs to choose from to open the program with. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE! I wanted to get this up and runniing already after a very long time of trying to figure out WHY o WHY DRS would not open in FEDORA even after trying to follow youtube video on possible fixes. SO I gave in and installed ROCKY. This appears to be the same exact thing as FEDORA. SO in frustration of not getting anywhere here and not knowing how soon before I can get some direction on fixing this issue, I called Black Magic Design to address the problem. They thought it was strange, the problem I am explaining here and recommended to simply download and install 8.6 which apparently comes with all the necessary libraries etc. I havn’t yet installed it but I think it’s important to provide this experience here because it just should NOT be happening. Why should one have to go to a previous installation of an Operating SYstem that is supposed to improve with each iteration ? ---
**Author:** ![FrankCox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/frankcox/32/1572_2.png) [@FrankCox](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/FrankCox)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/15 "2025-02-26T04:07:16Z")
cd Downloads unzip DaVinci\_Resolve\_Studio\_19.1.3\_Linux.zip ---
**Author:** ![jlehtone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@jlehtone](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/jlehtone)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/16 "2025-02-26T07:00:21Z")
> [@pkjack](#): > > just download it & just install? Don’t say mere “just install”. There are zillion ways to install software. So far we have seen only a compressed file. That is not a RPM that one could `sudo dnf install filename` ---
**Author:** ![iwalker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/iwalker/32/2599_2.png) [@iwalker](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/iwalker)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/17 "2025-02-26T08:47:25Z")
> [@Artisto](#): > > Why should one have to go to a previous installation of an Operating SYstem that is supposed to improve with each iteration ? Because Black Magic Design made a Rocky spin with all the appropriate stuff included that allows Davinci to work. Unfortunately they didn’t update it to work with 8.10 - why? You would have to ask Black Magic Design why they didn’t do that. You can right click the zip file and click the extract option from the menu. This should be available, also multiple times people have said use the command line using the unzip command to do it as an alternative if you are unable to figure out how to extract it with the GUI. Please don’t blame anyone here though for your lack of knowledge with Linux as that is what it seems right now since you don’t seem to know what Linux app unpacks a zip file, and usually from the list given it’s pretty easy to figure it out. Also since multiple times it has been given to use: ```auto cd Downloads unzip DaVinci_Resolve_Studio_19.1.3_Linux.zip ``` of which simple instruction you seem to fail to follow. Otherwise we would be closer to getting you to running DaVinci Resolve. ---
**Author:** ![jlehtone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@jlehtone](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/jlehtone)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/18 "2025-02-26T09:41:53Z")
> [@iwalker](#): > > multiple times it has been given to use: Perhaps we should note that one has to open “Terminal” application and then _type_ those _commands_ on its “prompt”. Then again, if one has the “Files” application open and is at “Home”, seeing the “Downloads” directory icon, then right click context menu of the Downloads “directory object” _might_ contain entry “Open in Terminal”, which would open the Terminal application, with the directory as current working dir (i.e. no need to ‘cd Downloads’). _Might_ as in “if package `gnome-terminal-nautilus` is installed”. It should be on “Workstation” and “Server with GUI” installs. * * * Anyway as other “news”, I did run el9 installer. On user creation tab there was “make Admin” check-box. Giving new account sudo privileges is thus opt-in in the installer. (Now I wonder if one would choose the “Disable root” option and create account without “Admin” option … would the installer make a remark about that combo?) ---
**Author:** ![jlehtone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@jlehtone](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/jlehtone)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/19 "2025-02-26T10:00:31Z")
> [@Artisto](#): > > [Black Magic Design] recommended to simply download and install 8.6 There is no Rocky 8.6. It vanished the moment Rocky 8.7 was released. At this moment the only Rocky 8 is 8.10. Red Hat did support RHEL 8.6 for paying customers even after release of RHEL 8.7. That was “Extended Update Support” (EUS) and did end in May 2024. They do still support RHEL 8.6 for “Update Services for SAP Solutions”. See [Red Hat Enterprise Linux Life Cycle - Red Hat Customer Portal](https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata) I doubt that the product of Black Magic Design is for users of SAP Solutions. * * * There are concepts of API (Application Programming Interface) and ABI (Application Binary Interface). Executable can use library when the ABI does match. The ABI can change on every point update. Source code of an application can be recompiled to new executable in order to match new ABI of libraries as long as API remains compatible. > [@Artisto](#): > > Operating SYstem that is supposed to improve with each iteration ? It does. Part of “improve” is to fix bugs. Particularly security vulnerabilities. Unfortunately some applications depend on vulnerable features that are fixed away. They should update to use better methods. ---
**Author:** ![pkjack](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/pkjack/32/5021_2.png) [@pkjack](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/pkjack)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/20 "2025-02-26T10:02:43Z")
I guess you havent installed resolve, like i have a few times on my rocky systems… thats exactly what it is. just double click it to install. ---
**Author:** ![pkjack](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forums.rockylinux.org/pkjack/32/5021_2.png) [@pkjack](https://forums.rockylinux.org/u/pkjack)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633/21 "2025-02-26T10:05:19Z")
YOu dont need to move to an older version, im running a couple of rocky 9.5 with resolve running flawlessly… what is it you are having trouble with? [Next page](https://forums.rockylinux.org/t/fresh-install-of-rocky-and-first-task-ordered-is-install-of-davinci-resolve-studio-19-1-3-and-cant-please-help/17633.md?page=2)