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> From: Michael B Golden[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 01 July 1999 02:25
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RPM and .tar.gz confusion?
>
> I previously wanted to keep this RedHat system purely RPM so that
> it would be easy to manage, but alas, it cannot be. I am wondering what
> the easiest way for RPMs and .tar.gz to coexist. I don't want to
> constantly have to use --nodeps. I do want to use .tar.gz of the kernel
> so I can stay updated, and I need to use the .tar.gz of gtk+ so that I
> can have a new enough version to run Glade. Are there more updated
> versions in RPM? I prefer RPM if possible.
>
I agree. A version of 'rpm' that lets you add information to the
rpm-database about packages updated/installed without using 'rpm' would be
desirable.
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