On Tue, 7 Sep 2004 05:47:12 -0700 (PDT), Steve G <linux_4ever@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >I'm not sure that's ideal behaviour - it is possible to use things such > >as --dbpath and --root (ignoring not being able to move the transaction > >lock for the moment). I wouldn't expect a failed (EPERM) rm command to > >suggest rerunning as root, likewise for rpm. > > I think that using --dbpath and --root is rare. The 80/20 rule is that people > use rpm to simply upgrade/query a system. Nothing fancy. The 80/20 rule applies to error messages? We should be happy when an error message misinforms 20% of the time? That strikes me as a bit odd. Sure 80/20 for defaults and for ui features and for crap like that. Error messages, I have a hard time with that. -jef
