Jeff Johnson wrote: > Rex Dieter wrote: > >> >> *Yes* it can. The bugzilla report referred to now on several occasions >> documents the rpm behavior where: >> >> foo1 includes >> Provides: bar >> >> Any install of a real 'bar' package, which now includes an implicit >> Obsoletes: bar < %%version-%%release >> will remove foo1. >> >> > > Bzzzt! rpm never removes *anything* *ever* on "install" (as in --install). > > At least get your rant right and use the word "upgrade". Of course, technically you're right. However, AFAIK, apt/yum always uses the "upgrade" mode of rpm. -- Rex
