Re: tlug: Re: rpms

[simon@example.com (Simon Cozens)]

Stephen J. Turnbull (lists.tlug):
>Are there any hardcore "tarball" guys anymore?  I do all my "not in
>the PMS yet" stuff from CVS....

Of course. Package management systems are just a way to get the
distribution started. However, they're handy for remembering what you've
actually installed and what versions you're up to. I am, of course,
working on the optimal package management system for Sigma Linux, when
it exists.

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