On Fri, 2007-11-02 at 05:55 -0600, Karl Larsen wrote: > Tim wrote: > > On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 15:13 -0600, Karl Larsen wrote: > > > >> OK. The book Maximum RPM does not even mention rpmbuild. For this > >> function I think the early work was done with amanda. I expect most of > >> rpmbuild is in amanda but not easy to check. > >> > > > > What does drive backup software (amanda) have to do with RPM? > > > > > It is used in the making of rpm files. I didn't read it with care. > But it is in Maximum RPM. [BEEEP!] Wrong answer. It is NOT used in the making of rpm files. The Amanda application was used to provide an example of creating a (more complicated) package. The first appearance of "Amanda" (page 276 of the printed book, page 367 of the pdf book) is: "So, without further ado, let's meet amanda..." a statement preceded by the paragraph: "In this chapter, we’ll package a more complex application that will call on most of RPM’s capabilities. We’ll start with a general overview of the application and end with a completed package, just as you would if you were tasked with packaging an application that you’d not seen before." Please, Karl, attempt to be a bit less Authoritative when you are clearly talking through your shirt-sleeve. Andy
