On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Leon Fauster <leonfaus...@googlemail.com> wrote: > Am 22.01.2013 um 23:03 schrieb James Freer <jessejazza3...@gmail.com>: >> On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Johnny Hughes <joh...@centos.org> wrote: >>> On 01/22/2013 03:01 PM, James Freer wrote: >>>> I've just installed v6.3 as a desktop (from >>>> Centos-6.3-i386-LiveCD.iso) and to get the hang of the Centos approach >>>> and then hope to move on to a server. I've been using linux *buntu for >>>> 5 years. >>>> >>>> Hope i don't sound like a nit but i've got a little confused with the >>>> repos. Hoping someone would be kind enough just to clarify. This >>>> installation is for stability whilst installing the latest versions >>>> available. >>>> >>>> >>>> a] What happens if i select these? I assume that Centos6 is correct so >>>> why these? >>>> >>>> In software sources i have checked; >>>> Centos6-base, Centos6-extras, Centos6-updates >>>> >>>> unchecked; >>>> Centos6-contrib, Centos6-media, Centos6-plus >>>> i did check these three and media wouldn't, and plus wanted to suggest >>>> installation kernel 2.6 [gulp]. Each unchecked without installing. >>>> >>>> Then we also have the same for 6.0, 6.1, 6.2? >>>> >>>> >>>> b] So which repos to use as i'm unsure where apps are i want to use >>>> like efax (ok that's in), yumex, pyrenamer, llgal, abiword. at present >>>> i'm not sure which repos to use other than the one's i've mentioned. >>>> >>>> I then started to look at the repos >>>> http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories >>>> >>>> Centos extras and plus -- are these the same as above? >>>> CS/GFS, Centos testing, Fast track, debuginfo, contrib, CR - would >>>> seem not applicable to me. >>>> >>>> 3rd party repos >>>> rpmforge (DAG), and EPEL seem likely >>>> other repos seem likely to replace core packages which wouldn't be >>>> applicable. >>>> Google RPM gets a "use with care". I used the google browser on *buntu >>>> from their website with no problems so i was wondering what the >>>> problem would be and whether to use this repoo or the website. The >>>> fact that a maintainer has made this repo suggests a reason rather >>>> than just convenience. >>>> >>>> >>>> c] Could one just use pkgs.org to install from? >>>> >>>> My google "centos abiword" threw up yet another repo 'puias' and this >>>> has the latest Abiword version 2.8.6. >>>> http://pkgs.org/centos-6-rhel-6/puias-i386/abiword-2.8.6-3.puias6.i686.rpm.html >>>> I could just install from pkgs.org/centos-6 it would seem? Point is >>>> the repos are maintained by an expert rather than folk just >>>> downloading. >>>> >>>> I was then confused further by this >>>> http://miles.isb.bj.edu.cn/2012/03/09/how-to-install-abiword-on-centos-6-x64/ >>>> One needs to add epal and rpmforge just for abiword? Surely the >>>> dependencies would be in the same repo >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm sure all is quite simple really but i'd be grateful for the >>>> guidance before i mess up an installation. >>> >>> puias is another rebuild of RHEL code (like CentOS .. but a different >>> project) ... they also just changed their name to Springdale Linux: >>> >>> http://springdale.math.ias.edu/ >>> >>> WRT recommended repos (that also explains what extras is, centosplus is, >>> etc): >>> >>> http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories >>> >>> Basically, for almost everything I need, I can get it from CentOS, EPEL, >>> and maybe RPMForge. >>> >>> As far as the distro is concerned, CentOS-6 is the distro and the point >>> releases are basically just point in time freezes to generate new >>> install media. You will always get to the latest version of CentOS-6 >>> (currently 6.3 and updates to that) by doing "yum update" >>> >>> CR is a way to "point release" updates about a week faster, we release >>> the RPMS when they are ready, into CR and then we make ISOs out of them >>> and release the next version. It usually takes 5-10 days to make the >>> ISOs, test them and seed them. >> >> puias... sorry i overlooked that. Clear enough now. I'll use the epel >> and rpmforge repos and see how i get on.
Hi folks > i do not recommend to use this two repos simultaniuous (or use priorities!). > LF hmmm - well what is one supposed to do? I've got EPEL installed fine but that doesn't have abiword, pyrenamer and some of the the other... fairly standard apps. I turned to Centos after Fedora has proved to be a bit dodgy. Centos along with debian are supposed to be the TWO main community distros. If rpmforge shouldn't be installed (as you've advised) it seems i need to look at another distro. The advice is to stay with a distro's developer packages and only use other repo if one really has to. I can only assume that Centos really is for Server use rather than desktop... i was just hoping to use it as a desktop before moving onto the server route. james _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
