Well, I just found the answer on my own to my original question: 1. gzip the files to be protected during the %install phase 2. gunzip them during the %post phase (and be sure to --force it) I know, I know: "Well, duh." Very simple fix. _______________________________________________ Rpm-list mailing list Rpm-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rpm-list