-----Original Message----- From: Brian Kelsay
Checkinstall sounds like it watches the make install in a way
I didn't check out the docs on this, but the description in Jim's email seems to indicate it actually runs the dpkg/rpm commands also. So I would say it is watching the make install and then doing a .deb/rpm install telling it to only update the installed list. This looks like a very useful tool for persons not familiar with or too lazy to build a deb or rpm. By actually updating the installed software list once the package is installed it can now be safely and easily removed and reinstalled at ease.
All this stemmed from the desire to create a .deb for Kiso and a few other programs that are only avail as source or .rpm, or the occasional mdk rpm.
I'd be willing to make .debs for any app anyone on the list wants to see a .deb for.
Brian Densmore
Brian Densmore wrote:
-----Original Message----- From: Brian Kelsay
Checkinstall sounds like it watches the make install in a way
I didn't check out the docs on this, but the description in Jim's email seems to indicate it actually runs the dpkg/rpm commands also. So I would say it is watching the make install and then doing a .deb/rpm install telling it to only update the installed list. This looks like a very useful tool for persons not familiar with or too lazy to build a deb or rpm. By actually updating the installed software list once the package is installed it can now be safely and easily removed and reinstalled at ease.
That's what I gathered also. After the package is built and installed, then you can use rpm or dpkg to remove it.
All this stemmed from the desire to create a .deb for Kiso and a few other programs that are only avail as source or .rpm, or the occasional mdk rpm.
I'd be willing to make .debs for any app anyone on the list wants to see a .deb for.
If you are up to it, kiso is here: http://kiso.sourceforge.net
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Brian Kelsay