----- Original Message ----- From: "Benjamin Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Greater NH Linux Users' Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:00 PM Subject: Re: rpm question
> On Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Rich C wrote: > > I guess what we are all saying is that using RPM or any package manager > > is like using a checkbook balancing program. If you are diligent and > > thorough in it's use, it can provide great rewards. If you aren't, it is > > pretty worthless. > > I wouldn't go that far. The package manager is still useful for the > packages that *are* under management. But it certainly will not help you > manage packages that are not managed. :-) > As long as you manage your libraries, tools, and all lower level utilities, daemons, and programs with RPM too. For example, what if you try to install a new slick version of some Window manager that requires XFree86 Version 4.x, but you built XFree v4 from source? Rich Cloutier President, C*O SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES www.sysupport.com ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
