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On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:48:38 -0700, Tom Smith wrote: |
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> I've got a couple of RPM-based programs to install (there's also an |
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> option to install their .deb equivalent). |
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> What is the best way to install the RPMs on Gentoo? I personally prefer |
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> apt from Debian but couldn't find that in Portage. The only thing I was |
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> able to locate with "rpm". The main thing I'm looking to do is maintain |
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> full compatibility with Gentoo, rather than having init scripts put rc.x |
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> directories and such. |
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> Thanks in advance for your help. |
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> ~ Tom |
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Well, maintaining full compat with gentoo while installing RPMs is a |
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contradiction. Each install system handles dependencies differently and do |
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not communicate with each other. You will need to examine each RPM for the |
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packages it needs and then see that your gentoo rig has the packages |
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(ebuilds) installed. The easiest way is by examining the spec file. |
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Then, go ahead and install with --nodeps. This will allow the RPM to go |
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ahead and install itself without wanting to pull in the whole universe. |
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Gentoo does not have any RPM database. |
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Lastly, consider filing a bug report to suggest an ebuild for any RPM |
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packages you think may benefit others. |
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Phil's suggestion is also excellent and you certainly should try that too. |
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Good luck |
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