devel November 2007

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anaconda dependency calculation?
by Nicholas Byrne 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

Hi all, I'm trying to find a tool that calculates all dependencies for a specific package or group of packages for use with CentOS 5 (beta) with the intention of putting together a custom single CD build of CentOS 5. With CentOS 4 i used a python script that used the hdrlist module to find all dependencies which borrowed code from a number of sources. I've looked at yumdownloader and how it checks dependencies (using the --resolve option) but if i pass it the list of packages defined in say the Base and the Core yum groups which generally form an absolute minimal install i end up with about 200 packages. If i do a custom install (using beta 1 disks) and deselect everything i end up with over 300 packages. So i'm guessing anaconda calculates dependencies in a slightly different way, can anyone point me to files/code where i should be looking to find out? Thanks very much in advance for help Nick This e-mail is the property of Quadriga Worldwide Ltd, intended for the addressee only and confidential. Any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message or any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Messages sent to and from Quadriga may be monitored. Quadriga cannot guarantee any message delivery method is secure or error-free. Information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. We do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in this message and/or attachment that arise as a result of transmission. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Quadriga.

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Help offer on Sparc front
by Hugo van der Kooij 09 Jan '09

09 Jan '09

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi, I have just received a SunBlade150 which I would like to put to good use. I understand there is a Centos port underway for the Sparc line. If it is possible to trash the harddisk and fill it with the bare stuff to make it work I am willing to lend access to the system for developers and also do some things myself. I am not a programmer but I can spot the incidental error and maybe fix a typo or at least do my best to provide serious feedback in attempts to capture, reproduce and solve issues. If there is a basic kit somewhere to turn the former Solaris machine and set it on the road to Centos 5 I am willing to add my weight and push the cart along. Hugo. - -- hvdkooij(a)vanderkooij.org http://hugo.vanderkooij.org/ PGP/GPG? Use: http://hugo.vanderkooij.org/0x58F19981.asc A: Yes. >Q: Are you sure? >>A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. >>>Q: Why is top posting frowned upon? Bored? Click on http://spamornot.org/ and rate those images. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFHHl8BBvzDRVjxmYERAtwIAKCajwRD8ZIbbQsVRiA89+9OYD30KQCfR6gw uIbicj9rZqC/HdYv0fXosB0= =Iaaf -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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presto / deltarpm
by Karanbir Singh 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

hi, The idea of yum-presto and deltarpm support on mirror.centos.org is something that seems to be worth visiting again. I am just wondering if there is anyone who would like to grab the issue, do the testing, workout whats involved and then try and come up with an implementation plan ? Would be good if you already knew how yum and repomd type repositories worked. Anyone interested and have the time ? -- Karanbir Singh : http://www.karan.org/ : 2522219@icq

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Interest in assisting with the Centos s390 disto
by Hand, Ray 07 Dec '07

07 Dec '07

I am interested in assisting with the development of the Centos s390 disto. I do have access to s390 hardware and currently support 4 linux VM guests. How do I get started. Thanks, Ray Hand

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HTTP installation method and RELEASE-NOTES file
by Ray Van Dolson 29 Nov '07

29 Nov '07

Hi all; ran this question by the anaconda list, and perhaps this is a CentOS specific issue. In any case, maybe someone here can clarify... I notice if I boot CentOS 5 with the askmethod param and choose HTTP and point to my CentOS directory which is just a copy of all the files from the CD's, it errors out, and I am forced to revert to the CD method. The error I see on the console and in my webserver logs indicate that anaconda is trying to look for the following files: RELEASE-NOTES-en_US.UTF-8.html RELEASE-NOTES-en_US.UTF-8 RELEASE-NOTES-en_US.html RELEASE-NOTES-en_US Where the only files on the CD's are RELEASE-NOTES-en.html and RELEASE-NOTES-en. The anaconda folks seem to think that CentOS should be using the full en_US variant: https://www.redhat.com/archives/anaconda-devel-list/2007-November/msg00130.… I don't see a mantis bug on this issue -- has anyone else run into it? Am I just doing something dumb here? Ray

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A question on the CentOS forum
by Akemi Yagi 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

I'm forwarding this question posted on the forum. Perhaps someone wants to respond to it? http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=11376&forum=42 Note: you can skip the <Off Thread> part. Akemi

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content / role overlap for the -docs and potential translators lists
by Karanbir Singh 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

hi guys, Just wondering what people think about creating another list for centos-translators and regularly requesting membership there from other sources ( like posting something on the wiki / website / other lists etc ) ? The one issue that I can see is that there will be loads of overlap in interest with the centos-docs list that already has most of the people doing the translation work, and if people want to help with the wiki translation as well - perhaps the -docs list is the best place for the translators a well ? Just thinking out loud at the moment, opinions welcome! -- Karanbir Singh : http://www.karan.org/ : 2522219@icq

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Release Notes translations
by Ralph Angenendt 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Morning guys, CentOS 5.1 is nearing its release. And we're going to have Release Notes for it. This time the release notes will live on wiki.centos.org, not on the ISOs itself. See <http://wiki.centos.org/Manuals/ReleaseNotes/CentOS5.1> If anybody of you has some time over the weekend and is interested to translate these notes into a language which is *not* - German - Dutch - Romanian (though we maybe could need one more translator there) - Czech (same as for Romanian) - French - Brazilian Portuguese - Spanish - Japanese (same as for Romanian) then please say "here" today. (Somehow I completely forgot about languages other than those above - anyone willing to sell me a spare brain?). The translations should be done on monday, but as those are living documents, complete translation can take longer. So is anybody interested? If you are: Open an account for yourself on http://wiki.centos.org/ (FirstnameLastname, e.g. JoeyMiller) and send me the account name, as translation will happen on the wiki. I'll put you into the correct group then. So do I hear some "Here!"s? If yes - thank you in advance. Cheers, Ralph

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IcedTea
by Daniel de Kok 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Hi all, IcedTea for CentOS 5/i386 is now available through the CentOS-testing repository. IcedTea provides a development platform/runtime environment based on OpenJDK[1]. It is basically OpenJDK, with the binary plugs replaced by stubs or GNU Classpath code. These packages were built upon the excellent work of the IcedTea and Fedora projects. To use IcedTea with some Java programs that are included in CentOS like Ant, you also need a new jpackage-utils package that is also available through the testing repository. Information on using the CentOS Testing repository can be found on the CentOS Wiki at: http://wiki.centos.org/Repositories Take care, Daniel PS. IcedTea for CentOS 5/x86_64 will soon be available. PPS. IcedTea may or may not work out of the box with Java applications included in CentOS 5. E.g. CentOS 5 Eclipse doesn't work here, but Eclipse from eclipse.org runs fine (after setting the compiler level to 1.5.0).

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Since there is discussion on s390
by Mats Hellman 22 Nov '07

22 Nov '07

Since we are discussing a S390 port here I'm wondering about the SPARC port. Is there any plans on releasing a Sparc port anytime? Regards, Mats Hellman Systems Administrator Samfundet Folkhälsan Finland ########################################### This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the system manager.

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