Morten Nilsen a écrit :
I don't really mind doing it manually, it yields greater control..
Sorry, but this is an urban myth. Yum and RPM let you control things *equally*. I know, I use them both regularly, everyday, at home and at work. Refusing to use Yum in a situation like the one you describe is just asking for more work.
My short guide for RPM:
http://www.microlinux.fr/article.php3?id_article=7
My short guide for Yum:
http://www.microlinux.fr/article.php3?id_article=8
My advice: give Yum a try, you'll end up liking it :oD
Cheers from the sunny south of France,
Niki