On Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:00:22 -0800 (PST)
> Lloyd Sumpter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> I don't want to start a "package war", but I'm thinking of
>switching from Slackware to Redhat. I don't give a fig about "ease of
>installation"
>- I've been installing Linux from 0.97. In fact, my concern is that
>Redhat won't let me remain "independant".
Lloyd, for what it's worth, I was afraid of the same thing and after 6
months or so (and eventually picking up the "maximim rpm" book) I've
decided my fears are grpoundless (although I still keep a box or two as
a slackware setup:-) I like slackware and redhat.
> Can I still get source tarballs and compile under Redhat?
Yes
>Does the "configure/make/make install" still work?
Yes
>Is there compatibility problems between "non-redhat" programs
>(i.e. source tarballs rather than .rpm) and glibc, etc?
No, other than the usual incompatibilities you would have if you
had both libs on a slackware box
>What if I want/need to install "non-Redhat" libraries?
> I'm assuming that if I install some stuff as source, it ruins the
>rpm database (in terms of dependancies, etc.). Is this correct?
No, the rpm database, however, is only aware of installed rpm's.
BUT... if you want to install an rpm and you know the dependencies
are all there even though the database is not aware of them all, then
you may "force" the install with no problems.
> Or is a less user-friendly package like Slackware or Debian still a
>better choice for us renegades?
Personnally now that I'm used to the rpm system, I like it and I still
have
complete control. I also roll my own rpm's with no problem. In other
words,
I may compile and install a misc. tarball and if I decide I like the
package,
I make my own rpm and that way I keep the database relatively up-to-date.
Also, the xrpm program ( a little python number) is very nice to keep
tabs
on all the junk I build up over time - nicer than redhat's, IMHO.
There is an rpm HOWTO for slackware users which is what I originally
started
with. Check it out and see what you think. The "maximum rpm" book is
handy
at times, too.
JC
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