Hi all,
Is it better to pull down source packages(.tar) or rpm packages?
Recently I've been installing new programs on my Redhat machine (mysql,
php, and such) and have found it easier to pull down the source
packages, compile it, and configure. But most of these packages (incl.
Apache), according to their documentation get installed under
/usr/local/"program". The rpm seems to install them elsewhere. Is this
for security? Which would be the preferred and safest method to use rpm
or source? I realize you can customize the rpm packages as well.
Paul
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