On 2006-06-16 11:16:20 +0200, Dominique Leuenberger wrote:
> Is there a specific reason why on the FTP install source I have much
> more RPMs available than on the DVD ISOs (x86-64).
33GB vs 4GB(9GB)
FTP vs downloadable DVD(DVD from the box)
> I ran into this issue as I wanted to install a game I received on a CD
> and wanted to compile it. Missing dependencies SDL_mixer for example.
>
> Ok.. I know SDL_mixer is installed but of course not the devel package
> (as per default). So adding it using from the DVD and... uups: no devel
> package around!
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have internet access at home yet (where I wanted
> to update these packages) and thus I only could try in the office to
> find these packages.. and to my surprise, they are available on the FTP
> Mirrors in the "inst-source" directory.
>
> just by counting, I have seen that there are more than 2000 RPMs more
> in the FTP Source.
>
> - What else am I missing on my installation now?
> - How can I easily add the missing things to my installation source (I
> copied the install dvd on my local HD).
mirror the inst-source directory and carry it home.
darix
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