From: Michael Maher (mike@linux-workshop.com)
Date: Wed 08 Dec 1999 - 20:18:06 IST
> Errr.... tarballs predate slackware by some time. True, but I meant this as far as linux goes. > Developers are often hard pressed, expecting them to release ANYTHING > other than a tar ball is not on. Remember, this is often volunteer stuff, > and volunteers are often trying to fit this stuff into a life along with > family, job and other interests! I tend to disagree. A tar ball is quick and easy -- agreed, but once you have a spec file built it can actually save you time, sanely add patches etc. The only reason I think people would use tarballs these days is to keep lower level users from using their software. :-) > IT appears you know alot about RPMs - I suggest you volunteer to create > the required RPMs for the community, this would be more constructive, and > helpful, and would take some of the development strain. Sure thing.. point me at what needs to be made and I'll crank it out for you. I'll up the src and binaries to wherever you want me to put it. > p.s. Try this argument on the linux-kernel list - after donning nuclear > proof clothing :-) The kernel is a whole different animal, and yes... People like Alan Cox do make RPMs. :-) -mike
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