> > 2. *NOT AN MPI ISSUE*: how the RPMs are built is Bad(tm). Not > > deleting the buildroot is Bad; munging %build into %install is > > Bad; ...etc. This needs to change. 4 choices jump to mind: > > > > a. Keep the same scheme. Ick. > > b. Install while we build (i.e., the normal way to build a pile > > of interdependent RPMs) > > c. Use chroot (Red Hat does this in their internal setup, for > > example) > > d. Only distribute binary RPMs for supported platforms; source is > > available for those who want it. > > d. is the normal route for anyone wanting to provide a known working > environment. Building locally is fraught with perils related to custom > compilers, custom core libraries, and other things that the EWG can't > control and can't realistically support.
I don't think d is realistic simply because OFED is not redhat, it needs to be distribution agnostic. In our experience people *want* to use custom compilers, custom core libraries etc. Mostly things work smoothly. We can and do support this. -- MST _______________________________________________ general mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openfabrics.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/general To unsubscribe, please visit http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general
