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RPM vs home brew

Mark Hensler posted this at 16:55 — 25th June 2002.

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I've got 2 (Mandrake) boxes running apache, mysql, and php. The one box is running versions I compiled from source. On the second box, I'm playing with RPMs.

I like the speed that RPMs offer for installing/upgrading a system. However, I'm noticing that it may constrict a customized configuration because of it's cookie-cutter nature.

I'm courious what the majority of individuals and hosting companies do for their boxes.

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mairving posted this at 01:19 — 26th June 2002.

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I would say that given the fact that the largest portion of Linux Web Servers are running RedHat, then there is a good chance that they are using rpm's somewhat. I personally don't trust rpm's. I would rather compile it and put it where I want.

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andilinks posted this at 11:35 — 26th June 2002.

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server software stats:

http://www.netcraft.com/survey/

This seems quite detailed...

Andi

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