> > > 
> > > If RHI isn't using RPM 4, I sure wouldn't;-)
> > > 
> > 
> > So what would be your choice, if you were creating your own
> > distribution? Should I go with RPM 3.05?
> 
> Go with RPM 4.  Many of the new packages RPM 3.05 will *not* be able to
handle
> merely based on the version numbers!  For example, for some reason, I
couldn't
> get the XF86 RPM to install unless i had RPM 4, because 3.05 whined and said
> "Can't install packages with version numbers >= 3..."  (I guess I can do a
> force, but I really hate that...)
> 

you can use rpm-3.0.5 but use the one in redhat updates. those won't give this
error message (Can't install packages with version numbers >3). Also use popt
from there.




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