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after compiling apps, how can i make an rpm out of them so i don't have to compile them again the next time i install them (i.e. after a new install). also, how do i unistally apps create by the ./configure, make, make install commands? thansk.
Try checkinstall. It replaces the 'make install' step when compiling from source, and it creates an RPM (or Slack *.tgz or Debian *.deb) package for you.
Enjoy!
--- Cerbere
[edit] For packages that have been installed from source, the usual method to uninstall is with the command 'make uninstall' from the original source directory. What, you deleted the original source directory? Get checkinstall. [/edit]
Originally posted by Cerbere Try checkinstall. It replaces the 'make install' step when compiling from source, and it creates an RPM (or Slack *.tgz or Debian *.deb) package for you.
That is correct, but you must add an option to save the rpm, else its gone again.
Originally posted by eisman That is correct, but you must add an option to save the rpm, else its gone again.
Not with any of the versions I've used. The package has always been created and put in the source directory, so all you have to do is move it somewhere before you delete the directory.
are there any alternative programs? how do sites like sourceforge and programs like gaim build rpm's? checkinstall? i'm using mdk 10. is this program 'common' software? i woulnd't use it if it's sketchy/buggy and may adversely affect my system/future installations. thanks.
Originally posted by Cerbere Not with any of the versions I've used. The package has always been created and put in the source directory, so all you have to do is move it somewhere before you delete the directory.
Enjoy!
--- Cerbere
Hmmm thanks for the information, I'll have to look into this then.
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