Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Snd article on-line
From: CLOTILDE Guy Daniel (guy.clotilde_AT_wanadoo.fr)
Date: Fri Oct 12 2001 - 14:06:42 EEST
Hi
Maybe I understand what he means:
a single file with everything in it . Of course, separate packages should be available, for those who knows exactly what they want and how to do it or wh have a slow connection.
But I more than fully agree with the idea of a single file even if it's big. With high-speed connections it's not a problem.
Once again, I'd like that all progs are given this way. I have too much walk on the internet in search of that f#~#~#g dependency that it would be a little heaven if one shot give it all.
Regards.
On Thu, 11 Oct 2001 11:44:32 -0700
Fernando Pablo Lopez-Lezcano <nando_AT_ccrma.stanford.edu> wrote:
> > > - 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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