> The resume might be: > If you have a rpm based system, you have advantages installing files as > rpm packages. But you also are free to install files as tar.gz archives. > It compares to an airplane where you can switch on the auto pilot. It has > advantages but you also can fly by hand. > [lots of sensible advice cut] I wonder how many people have used the alien program to change .deb files to .rpm files. I've done this a few times and it's worked smoothly. Are there any problems with doing this? Does it give you the advantages of both RH and Debian? Anthony -- Anthony Campbell Using Linux - Windows-free zone [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.achc.demon.co.uk -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.
