* craigw ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) [020426 20:19]: > On Fri Apr 26, 2002 at 05:00:45PM -0700, Osamu Aoki wrote: > > On Fri, Apr 26, 2002 at 12:14:00PM -0700, justin cunningham wrote: > > > Hi, I have to compile a program from source since the install script for > > > the deb package is installing in the wrong directory. no biggie BUT > > > I've always used deb packages and haven't mix n matched before. Will I > > > have a problem with dpkg at some latter point? Please advise if > > > applicable. Thanks, jusitn > > > > > > I don't think you need to build your own to accomplish this. > > dpkg -i -R /usr/local package.deb > > should install 'package' in /usr/local > > If I am wrong please someone correct me. I have seen this in the manpage > for dpkg, but have never used it.
It's 'dpkg --instdir=/usr/local -i package.deb' This technique is *very* useful for building chroot jails! good times, Vineet -- Currently seeking opportunities in the SF Bay Area Please see http://www.doorstop.net/resume.shtml
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