[ale] *src.rpm and .rpm files

[Stuffed Crust]

On Sun, Jan 14, 2001 at 07:49:56PM -0500, I.M. wrote:
> I am not understanding the difference between a 'regular' rpm file and a 'source' rpm file.

The source rpm contains the files and instructions and whatnot that
actually creates the .i386 (or whatever) RPMs.

In other words, don't use the srpm unless you plan to compile the stuff
instead of just installinb binaries.

 - Pizza
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