On Thu, 7 Aug 2003, David Walser wrote: > >> I can't believe RPM even let you do that. hyphens are *not* supposed > > to be in RPM Names. > > > > They can be in names (see the normal kernel packages), they just can't > > be in version numbers (possibly release numbers too). > > > > Buchan > > Apparently they can now, but they used to be totally illegal, and for > good reason. It makes it near impossible to parse the filename.
It only makes a difference to SRPMs, subpackages would appear the same way. > By policy the RPM name here should be kernel2.6 Actually, something like kernel2.6-2.6.0.0.2mdk (to be absolutely sure urpmi doesn't wipe your only (2.6) bootable kernel on update. Regards, Buchan -- |----------------Registered Linux User #182071-----------------| Buchan Milne Mechanical Engineer, Network Manager Cellphone * Work +27 82 472 2231 * +27 21 8828820x121 Stellenbosch Automotive Engineering http://www.cae.co.za GPG Key http://ranger.dnsalias.com/bgmilne.asc 1024D/60D204A7 2919 E232 5610 A038 87B1 72D6 AC92 BA50 60D2 04A7 ****************************************************************** Please click on http://www.cae.co.za/disclaimer.htm to read our e-mail disclaimer or send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a copy. ******************************************************************
