Re: GNOME libs 1.0.7 has been released

["Timothy H. Keitt" <keitt nceas ucsb edu>]

Here's what it says on the Gnome site:

"The current rpm distribution of Gnome will be easier to manage than the
tarball project and does not require removal of any issue libraries.  Check
the Redhat 5.2 Systems page listed under Getting Started/Getting Gnome.  [We]
Recommend using the rpm binary distribution for Redhat 5.2" [link to the
rpms]

I simply would like to know whether there is a plan to update the rpms and
how often?  Once a month?  Once a year?  Whenever someone feels like it?
Some statement on the web site would help greatly.

Tim

hUnTeR wrote:

> Lawrence Butts wrote:
> >
> > Hey Guys/Gals,
> >
> >   Get off yer lazy butts, and compile the stuff!!  It's not always nice,
> > but it doesn't require you wait for the RPMS!  These people are working
> > HARD to get this stuff finished and working without bugs!!! Don't keep
> > pushing them on the RPMS, 'cause you don't know how to compile!  If you
> > pay me, I'll build your RPMS for ya! :)
> >
> > PEACE!
> > Larry
>
> Larry -
>
> I am sorry, but your post offends me as a system administrator and one
> who DOES know how to compile. However, it is MUCH easier to install via
> RPM from a similar archecture...making sure all the libs are linked
> properly, etc. SOME that are using gnome are NOT experienced enough or
> may NOT want to attempt the compiles since they are not ALWAYS
> successful.
>
> I am sure we ALL realize that the "team" is working HARD. And, btw, SO
> ARE WE!!! But lets not take it out on those who are actually supporting
> all the effort.....THE END-USERS!!!
>
> So please keep your offensive remarks OFF the list.
>
> P.S. I wouldnt pay someone to MAKE RPMS for GNU software!! Kinda takes
> the FREE and OPEN out of the meaning of Open Source!
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