----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Stenner" <mstenner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Yellowdog Updater, Modified" <yum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 2:25 AM Subject: Re: [Yum] hmmm my yum ate my computer. > On Tue, Jul 27, 2004 at 02:03:57AM +1000, TheFinn wrote: > > Let me quote from https://lists.linux.duke.edu/mailman/listinfo/yum > > "A list for the discussion of the Yum rpm updater." > > > Wait, that's probably not enough. Here I'll list the config file at the end > > as well, as anyone who wasn't too sure and REALLY wished to be constructive > > would've asked for. > > > Please, unless someone has something constructive to say. Kindly SHUT THE > > FUCK UP - you have nothing to offer. > > OK. Lets all calm down a bit. I will attempt to be constructive. > Incidentally, it seems to me that several others HAVE attempted to > help you despite your continued abuse. > > 1) yum can only work with packages that it finds in repositories. Yes, this is the point I find completely useless as everyone is subject to the whims of those who update the respositories. My problem wasn't with yum except with regards to the concept itself. > 2) yum can only manage dependencies based on the metadata in those > packages Same response as point 1. I have better things to do and run around looking for rpms to satisfy dependancies of packages that someone puts in a repository without said dependancies. Thanks for trying to be constructive guys. A good thing that in 10 years time packages like this will make bitches like you - redundant. Thanks, TF.
