rpm can install and updrage packages from an ftp stie just like deb. Try: rpm -Uvh ftp.redhat.com/pub/updates/6.2/RPMS/etc/packagename*.rpm as long as you have the directory tree correct it should take all the "packagename" rpms and update accordingly. Since I'm not "registered" with redhat, I don't have access to their auto-update. And, actually, RedHat has an unpdate utility.. you *do* have to register for it, to have the priveledge, otherwise you need to use the ftp site/mirrors and do things manually. I don't believe you can use deb effectively on any other system than Debian. --Greg > In one of > those I have a better distribution then yours discussion, i came across a > debian user wich explained to me that debian add a better packging system then > rpm. aka .deb > <P> > let me copy what he add to say : > </P> > > > With .deb and apt-get, you just have to specify the name of the site you want > to reach that as .debs (there are many wich have complete collection) and you > simply have to send the command with the name of the software you whant. It > will download the good packages, and all the depending packages, then install > them and does a log off all that as happened. there\'s nothing more easy. To do > the same thing to upgrade the distribution with redhat (and the likes aka > linux-mandrakes), you will have to play with many cd, bootdisk, etc .... With > the debian apt-dist-upgrade <name> (ex: apt-dist-upgrade woody) and thats it > you have the new version and all is upgraded perfectly. > Better yet, with Alien you can convert rpm packages into deb. \" > ______________________________________________________________________________ message envoye depuis http://www.ifrance.com emails (pop)-sites persos (espace illimite)-agenda-favoris (bookmarks)-forums Ecoutez ce message par tel ! : 08 92 68 92 15 (france uniquement)
