My problem was that I only had versions 10/11, and was too lazy to
download/build earlier versions just to find out.
I didn't intend any promo, but I guess I should once in a while. ;)
One of these days I might do a presentation about it.
Thanks Lisa.
Lisa Kachold wrote:
> It's a fine site. I personally would just do a locate rpmbuild on
> each version?
>
> But this is good left hand promotion for a fine product.
>
> On 7/15/09, Eric Shubert <ejs@shubes.net> wrote:
>> Lisa Kachold wrote:
>>> Hey Eric,
>>>
>>> On 7/15/09, Eric Shubert <ejs@shubes.net> wrote:
>>>> Can anyone on the list help fill me in on exactly which FC version
>>>> changed the rpmbuild directory from /usr/src/redhat/ to $HOME/rpmbuild/
>>>> ?
>>> I believe that FC4 changed /usr/fedora to /src/redhat.
>>> When you import the kernel sources, you will then have a rpmbuild
>>> directory.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I know that FC10 has $HOME/rpmbuild/, but am wondering about FC9, FC8,
>>>> FC7, FC6.
>>> Check your version against these installation instructions:
>>>
>>> http://wiki.qmailtoaster.com/index.php/Main_Page#Installation
>>>
>>>> If you're running a toaster on any of these versions, have you
>>>> ever run qtp-newmodel successfully? (It will most definitely fail on
>>>> versions that have changed). I'm wondering most about FC9 and FC8.
>>> http://wiki.qmailtoaster.com/index.php/QMail-Toaster:FAQ
>>>
>>> I have not run it, but it looks really good. If you post the failure
>>> error message (or give me vpn account, I can certainly get her
>>> working). This is a robust package.
>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> -Eric 'shubes'
>>>>
>> Thanks Lisa.
>> I've been running QMT for several years now, and you're right - it is
>> really good (regardless of Craig's preference ;) ). I've written a large
>> part of what's on that wiki, and I built the http://qtp.qmailtoaster.com
>> site, in addition to writing many of the scripts there.
>>
>> To be honest, I meant to post that question on the QMT list, but after
>> it was done I figured that some here might know the answer, so left well
>> enough alone.
>>
>> From what I've found out, the answer appears to be FC10. FC9 still used
>> /usr/src/redhat for rpms builds (by default). FC10 now uses
>> $HOME/rpmbuild/, which is a change long overdue (imho).
>>
>> Thanks again everybody. Sorry for the interruption.
>> --
>> -Eric 'shubes'
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