BandiPat wrote: > On Tuesday 20 March 2007, dwain wrote: > >> i find that when new software comes out, it takes a while to get the >> update quickly. i have been asked by the inkscape folks if i would >> be interested in packaging rpms for opensuse. >> >> as new to this os as i am and not being a programmer, not afraid to >> learn though, would someone be interested, having the time, to walk >> me through the process? i know the software is available, and i >> think it's loaded on my machine. >> >> is it that complicated? >> >> dwain >> >> -- >> > > Dwain, > Check out the program "krpmbuilder". I believe it shows up in > Development in your menu. It will be a great help in building a proper > rpm with spec file and help you in better understanding what is going > on with the process. > > Grab a couple of spec files from other programs source to compare and > get a feel for the process. I think you'll find yourself up to your > armpits in compiling very quickly. > > regards, > Lee > > > i just installed it and with the "maximum rpm" link i should be pulling my hair out very soon. ;-)
i have also emailed guru pascal, so i'm on my way! thanks for the support. it is much appreciated. dwain -- Dwain Alford Alford Design Group P.O. Box 145 Winfield, Alabama 35594 telephone: 205-487-2570 cell: 205.495.5619 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.alforddesigngroup.com "The artist may use any form which his expression demands; for his inner impulse must find suitable expression." Wassily Kandinsky, "Concerning The Spiritual In Art" -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
