RE: [LUG] src rpms.

["Jon Still" <jon at termisoc.org>]

The src RPMs exist so you can just update the tar file in a src RPM and then
you're running a new version of the software.  Most src RPMs also contain stuff
like init scripts, patches to the source, and of course the SPEC file which
determines how the RPM is built.  Have a look at the src RPM for something like
apache - there is a whole load of extra cruft in there.

J.


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lug-list at area51.termisoc.org
> [mailto:owner-lug-list at area51.termisoc.org]On Behalf Of Alex Charrett
> Sent: 02 April 2001 12:06
> To: 'lug-list at termisoc.org'
> Subject: [LUG] src rpms.
>
>
>
> Why do src rpms exist?  I can see no logical reason for them.
>
> I just installed the mysql one and it installed mysql-whatever.tar.gz into
> /usr/src/redhat/SOURCES
>
> Doesnt having a plain old tarball mean you can install them without root as
> well?
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