Kerry Mayes wrote:
So "alien" isn't worth trying?
(For someone who _really doesn't_ know what they are doing?)
On 31/01/07, Christopher Sawtell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have a question about Compatibility between distros:
> If I install a distro that uses, for example, RPMs can I also use
.tar.gz,
> .deb and other package formats if apps are not available in RPM format?
The short answer is: No.
The long answer is: Yes, but you have to _really_ know what you are
doing.
You shouldn't need to. Most of the effort goes into selecting which
distro does what you need, and has local support, from a good wide
range. Thereafter stick with the package format that distro of choice
uses, as little is generally unavailable for it. Having to switch
between formats afterwards is a recipe for install-wreckage, imho.
greetings
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Rik
