Hi Matthew, On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 10:23:27AM -0500, Matthew Miller wrote: > On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 04:16:46PM +0100, Suvayu Ali wrote: > > I am trying to build my own rpm for mutt. I am using the spec file from > > the Fedora srpm. During the build it fails on the following command. > > > > > > if test -f $BUILDROOT/usr/bin/mutt_dotlock && test xmail != x ; then \ > > chgrp mail $BUILDROOT/usr/bin/mutt_dotlock && \ > > chmod 2755 $BUILDROOT/usr/bin/mutt_dotlock || \ > > { echo "Can't fix mutt_dotlock's permissions!" >&2 ; exit 1 ; } \ > > fi > > This is the error message I get. > > > Instead of changing the permissions in that way, use %attr in the %files > section. > This is part of the Makefile generated by configure in the %config section. Does that mean I have to patch the Makefile after it is generated and then do as you suggest in the %files section? -- Suvayu Open source is the future. It sets us free. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org