Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Snd article on-line
From: Fernando Pablo Lopez-Lezcano (nando_AT_ccrma.stanford.edu)
Date: Thu Oct 11 2001 - 21:44:32 EEST
> > - What is the possibility of providing a single zip file of all the
> > deps? When I started using linux I was even unsure about using gzip so
> > having things in zip format for mac/doze switchers would make them feel
> > more comfortable. Even if it is just for the first couple of months.
> > You could provide the normal links too for people who don't need this
> > kind of hand holding.
>
> Good idea. Fernando Pablo Lopez-Lezcano has been working the
> PlanetCCRMA packages, wrapping up all the CCRMA software into
> a single RPM or tarball,
Hmmm, not completely accurate, the software is not in a single
rpm. It is a collection of rpms (no tarballs) that includes a
low latency kernel, alsa 0.9 drivers and some sound and music
applications. All the rpms are meant for redhat 7.x systems.
I'm also providing support rpms for the dependencies that are
not found in a full redhat install (plus upgrades) and that
are needed to install the packages. It's all (well, almost all
:-) documented in the pages.
> so perhaps he would wrap 'em up in a zipfile too.
Given that what I'm distributing are rpms I don't see the
advantage in using a zipfile. It would not help much, as the
person installing the packages would have to learn about using
rpms anyway.
There is also a reason for providing separate rpms, and that
is choice. For example, in the case of my snd rpms choice of
gui and sound driver (2 guis + 3 sound drivers). Of course
choice means somebody has to choose (and learn what's needed
to select the appropriate alternative), but I see that as an
advantage.
-- Fernando
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