David Boles wrote:
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Mike McCarty wrote:
David Boles wrote:
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I always try to build a package the 'real way' but I have. Not recently,
years ago actually, used checkinstall when I was in a hurry.
Building your own packages is not that difficult. Here are some very
clear,
simple directions straight from Fedora's Wiki.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Drafts/BuildingPackagesGuide
The problems arise when one is not trying to build one's own package,
but rather someone else' package. Trying to track everything down
becomes a real chore.
Gee Mike did you actually read the information? It tells you all about how
Gee, yes I did.
to do all that is needed to build your own package. Your own package works
I haven't got a problem, nor have I complained.
much, much better than complaining about not having a package at all or
waiting for some hardware provider to care enough to do it for you. Trust me
on this. ;-)
I don't have a problem. I was responding to a post which recommended
using chkinstall. I pointed out that this doesn't work for some people
with some packages.
When I get ready to complain you won't wonder whether I am.
Like your silly-ass response which didn't bother to consider
the context of what I wrote.
Bonehead.
Mike
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