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Old 02-17-2005, 12:46 PM   #1
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RPMs from other distros


I was just wondering if its ever safe to use rpms from another distribution, such as a Fedora rpm, in RedHat?
 
Old 02-17-2005, 12:55 PM   #2
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You shouldn't mix around rpms, install an rpm that is fit for your distro and version.

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Old 02-17-2005, 01:37 PM   #3
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You *might* get lucky. You *might* totally hose your OS. More likely something in between. If the risk is worth it, you might want to give it a try. But don't be upset when it doesn't work right, or screws up your system so bad you need to reinstall.

Best bet is to stick with your distro and version.
 
  


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