At 11:02 AM 12/19/2001, Jean-Michel POURE wrote: > > setup.exe recently added the ability to track dependencies between > > packages, though dependencies on certain versions of other packages is > > still to come. > >The power of RPM is to be able to track dependencies between packages. It >helps releasing core software and libraries separately, with cross-depedency >checking. There is no real limit to the power of RPM.
In case there is some confusion generated by my response, the capabilities of RPM and Debian's dpkg have been discussed extensively on this list. It's not a new topic. I won't debate which is better nor do I feel it appropriate for me to offer a comparative review of feature of each w.r.t. setup.exe (I know you were looking for some information like that though). setup.exe is the current installer. The goal is for it to eventually include the ability to install RPMs and Debian packages. It's a work in progress. For more details on the previous discussion of RPM/dpkg/setup.exe, see the email archives. FWIW, I like RPM. I also see the value of setup.exe. Forgive me if this touches off some flame-war over which installer is the best. I'd rather it didn't! :-) Larry Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] RFK Partners, Inc. http://www.rfk.com 838 Washington Street (508) 893-9779 - RFK Office Holliston, MA 01746 (508) 893-9889 - FAX -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Bug reporting: http://cygwin.com/bugs.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/
