> I am not up to speed with linux so I wish someone would explain to me > when a binary rpm has to be specifically built for S390 and when it > doesn't.
*.s390.rpm's are binary rpms that have already been compiled for s390, and should be ready to install on linux s/390 systems. *.noarch.rpm's are binary rpms where the binaries are not architecture dependent, like java byte code. These should be ready to install on linux s/390, intel, sparc, alpha, whatever. *.src.rpm's are source rpms which are used to build the binary rpms mentioned above. You'll need to rebuild/compile it to generate a .s390.rpm. Installing a src rpm is different from installing a binary rpm... Installing a src rpm will just dump the files used to build the binary rpm. ~ Daniel ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is the property of Time Inc. or its affiliates. It may be legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). No addressee should forward, print, copy, or otherwise reproduce this message in any manner that would allow it to be viewed by any individual not originally listed as a recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message. Thank you.
