> Jens-Ulrik Petersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > Ok, I give in... this seems to be one of the better kept secrets in
> > distribution land, though I know it has been discussed here before.
> >
> > How can I upgrade smoothly from rpm-3 to rpm-4 (without downloading an
> > iso cdrom image, and preferably without a reboot)? The question might
> > have been where can one get a rpm-4 rpm in rpm-3 format.
> >
> > If someone can give me or point me to an explanation I would really
> > appreciate it? Is it explained in the src?
> >
> > Thanks, Jens
> >
> > ps An update to www.rpm.org would be nice...
>
> RPM 3.0.5 understands RPM 4.x file format I think. It is available in
> their standard updates/bug fix directory.
As I recall, not all are happy with 3.0.5. I found it wouldn't build an rpm on
my newly-installed RHL 6.2 (couldn't find the files) so reverted to 3.0.4
which built the same rpm without any problem.
otoh 3.0.5 on another box (6.1++) builds rpms just fine.
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