> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... > Subject: Re: [opensuse] Creating new packages for OpenSuSE > > I have a question that I am sure if for lack of education. > I have a "source" rpm package that I need to modify (i.e. change some of > the "c" programs). ...
On 9/8/05, Schwartz, Matthew (GE Healthcare) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Frist you need to install the source SRPM > > Rpm -ivh filename.srpm > > Then edit the c code > > Then rebuild the rpm > > Rpmbuild -ba filename.spec Take advantage of RPM's "patch" functionality. Using this method, your modifications are supplied as a separate file(s) within the source RPM. These files are then used to automatically patch the "official" source at build time. A quick net search will give you more information on how to do this. In addition, you may want to check out the SUSE Package Conventions available at http://forge.novell.com/modules/xfref_library/detail.php?tab=doc&reference_id=1544&group=1367 - Paul --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
