On 06/08/2013 05:13 AM, Michael Schwendt wrote: > On Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:08:52 -0500, Anthony wrote: > >> There have been a few packages I've wanted to install that have >> run into conflicts. In some cases, I've simply forced the install >> and haven't had any problems. In others, like my Google Earth >> debacle last week, I ended up with some pretty major problems >> that, thankfully, this list helped me fix. >> >> Now, I want to work on building a few RPM's and I need to install >> the tools. But, when I try, I get an error saying there's a >> conflict with the filesystem package. >> >> What is the appropriate way to resolve this? > > Avoid including any files which are included in other packages > already: > https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging:Guidelines#Conflicts
Excellent resource, thank you! So how should a conflict in an existing package be handled. For example, the filesystem conflict that Google Earth has? Should I simply not install the package and report the bug to Google? Anthony -- users mailing list users@lists.fedoraproject.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
