I should have said that before :-) I can't make it a dependency its more of a re-packaging thing just assume that it is not acceptable in this case. Let me know. TIA, Regards, Johri. -----Original Message----- From: rpm-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rpm-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eli Carter Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 6:09 PM To: RPM Package Manager Subject: Re: Embedding rpm inside another rpm Amritanshu Johri wrote: > Hi I have a small query, > I would like to know if .ABC.spec file can have a rpm -i XYZ i.e. > If I do rpm ABC which internally does rpm XYZ is it valid for RHL. > I have heard that on some versions this can create problem as the first > call locks the DB which results in a Deadlock ? > Can someone validate this? Is there a reason you can't just make ABC depend on XYZ? Work within the system. You'll regret exotic schemes later. HTH, Eli --------------------. "If it ain't broke now, Eli Carter \ it will be soon." -- crypto-gram eli.carter(a)inet.com `------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail transmission may contain confidential and/or privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please reply to the sender, so that proper delivery can be arranged, and please delete the message from your computer. Thank you. Tektronix Texas, LLC formerly Inet Technologies, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Rpm-list mailing list Rpm-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rpm-list