On 04/14/2010 02:35 PM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
On 2010-04-14 21:04, David C. Rankin wrote:
and I was interesting in checking it out. On all prior kernel installs where I have had multiple kernels installed (with rpm -ivh), I've never received this error before ... and I regularly have 2-3 different kernel packages installed.
Do you really need the sources of all?
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Yes, at least I think so, for fglrx, virtualbox module compilation, and who knows what all other requirements the various srpms have that I fairly regularly compile...
guess the problem is most likely a packaging problem, but don't know enough about suse kernel packaging to be sure.
So what say the kernel experts, Can I safely ignore the conflict and overwrite the above files safely?
I would say report on bugzilla, but is is not an stock kernel. Report to that home owner.
Yes, This is where the Novell OBS really has a problem that needs to be addressed. Novell relies on OBS to a great extent to keep packages for releases current, but then if there is ever a problem with an OBS package, Novell treats you like you have the plague... If it wasn't for OBS, packman, etc.. openSuSE releases would be out of date less than 3 months after they were released. I understand the business model of relying on users to build updates for releases and I think it is a good idea, but there needs to be a mechanism in place for bug reporting and resolution when problems arise with OBS packages. One would think Novell would jump at the chance to handle bug resolution of OBS packages. After all, an overwhelming part of the work required to update the package has already been done by the user and with little additional effort (resources), Novell could lend a hand review the build details and solve any issues with the package and then give it the "official stamp" and market the fact that opensuse packages are current through XYZ version based on the OBS build. I see it as a very positive win-win for both Novell and the community. The current process of e-mail the user that built the package and hope he can (or will) address the issue. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org