On Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:24:10 -0500 "C. Tresenriter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> uttered:
> So if I understand, tar, bzip, etc. require compiling and RPMs are > already compiled.... Is there a tutorial or link to explain all > aspects of compiling to a noob like me? Most source packages will come with, ahem, detailed instructions (README or INSTALL). 9 times out of 10 the instructions are: unpack archive cd into new dir ./configure make this assumes you have all development tools installed like gcc and so on. > and did I read something about making an RPM out > of some other format? yes, SRPMs can be compiled with rpm --rebuild *.srpm, again, you need to have the development tools installed though. -- + Joe Hill + Registered Linux user #282046 + Homepage: http://nodex.sytes.net + ICQ# 279518458 + Do what thou wilt, this shall be the + whole of the law.
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