----- Original Message ----- From: "Benjamin Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Rich C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 2:27 PM Subject: Re: rpm question
> On Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Rich C wrote: > > For example, what if you try to install a new slick version of some > > Window manager that requires XFree86 Version 4.x, but you built XFree v4 > > from source? > > That is just a particular case of "it certainly will not help you manage > packages that are not managed". Everything the package manager knows about > will continue to work. You can hardly blame RPM for not being psychic. :) Right. My point is there is WAY more than just the managed packages that need to be managed. > > Do you expect your car dealership to repair the after-market turbo-charger > you installed in your car? :-) No. Nor do I even expect them to know why the manifold pressure is positive. :o) Rich Cloutier President, C*O SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES www.sysupport.com ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
