10 Aug
2009
10 Aug
'09
07:43
Philipp Thomas
On a distribution that's based on rpm it's a bad idea to use self-compiled software if you don't at least use checkinstall install it as rpm.
Checkinstall is indeed a good idea for easy removal of software.
Otherwise the system dosn't know about your software and may, for instance, overwrite it with an older package.
Huh, this is what the /usr/local and the /opt hierarchies (system wide) are for. Of course one can also compile and install software in one's home hierarchy. Charles -- I've run DOOM more in the last few days than I have the last few months. I just love debugging ;-) (Linus Torvalds)