* Donn Washburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [08-17-07 18:36]:
> Patrick Shanahan wrote:
> >try:  rpm --help
> >  and
> >      man rpm
> I am very aware of both. I just don't use rpms that often.  I prefer 
> building from source.  Some time RPMs are all you can find
> 

The you apparently don't realize that openSUSE *is* an rpm based
distro and your propensity toward "building from source" does not keep
your rpm database up-to-date and can cause a general mess with
dependencies and/or other brokedness(tm!).

Also, that list responses should be on-list unless there is compelling
privacy or off-topic issues apart from your inelegant sig.

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