If you need to compile from source try CheckInstall: http://checkinstall.izto.org/ It analyses all things done via installation, builds your own rpm and therefor you can easily uninstall things. Sorry if I maybe didn't get your problem right - but maybe to somebody it helps. Helped me a lot and works! On 24 Feb 2003 at 14:59, Sergio Durand wrote: > you can use rhn for keep your system updated .. > it's come with rh8... > > or use apt-get tool .. (i like most) > > http://psyche.freshrpms.net/rpm.html?id=244 > http://freshrpms.net/apt/genaptrep.sh > > after installed apt, simply do it: > apt-get update (to retrive the lasted packages) > apt-get upgrade (to install them) > ot > apt-get install any-package > > > > Cliff Sarginson wrote: > > Hello, > > I am still getting used to the Redhat way so to speak.. > > What is the general procedure if you want a new version of > > something. An example: I am setting up a new server with RH, I > > installed spamassassin, but of course got the version current at the > > time the iso was made. I want the latest version. Do people > > generally get this from the originating site..I notice RH RPM's are > > commonly available there, or is there somewhere/way that it can > > be/should be done vie RH itself ? > > > > I obviously want to follow the best practise with not hybridising my > > installation too much. > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > -- > Psyche-list mailing list > Psyche-list@redhat.com > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list -- Psyche-list mailing list Psyche-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list
