RPM expertise in our midst

[Richard Newbould]

(For the non Linux-initiated:

RPMs are a *superior* way of installing software.  It stands for RedHat Package Manager, though SUSE Linux also uses them (strictly is a variant of RedHat's).  A Package is a single file archive containing potentially many files, including a spec file that describes how it should be installed, any other packages it depends on etc.  RPMs are installed using an RPM installer that knows how to interpret the spec file.  For example, the RPM installer can automatically install any pre-requisite RPMs.)

Mr Adam, please be re-introduced to Mr Pete Thorpe (whom you will recall from the April Dev Weekend)!

Adam, after you mentioned you are now looking to build Switched On RPMs for the installation process, I mentioned it to the BT Petes (ex-workmates).  Turns out Pete Thorpe creates RPMs for his day job!  As such he will be well able to assist, fully endorses your approach, and is willing to help too!

Mr Ed, I think this will impact on your Moodle database set-up automation too!

I think we have a sub-team forming here...

Talk Saturday! :-)

Richard