> > So instead of giving the message "nothing to do" because "expat.x86_64" > is already installed it tries to install the i386 version as well. The > same happens when you update RPMS, yum installs then both versions (if > available). > > I don't know but I can't believe that this is the correct behavior, or > am I wrong? Is this a "feature" of yum or a bug? And if it is a feature > :) how can I turn it off :). yes it is correct behavior. There is a package that is: 1. available 2. of an arch that can be installed 3. not older than anything you currently have installed so why isn't it correct behavior? -sv