[CentOS] Deconstruct an rpm

On Wed, Aug 09, 2006 at 08:34:20AM +1200, Miskell, Craig wrote:
> Just to jump in here:  I can understand that it shouldn't be the very
> first thing you do, but I'm curious as to why this is "an amazingly bad
> idea".  Care to hit me with a clue stick?

The case has probably been a bit over-stated. :) 

However, if it's pre-compiled binaries, this approach will probably lead to
inconvenience at some point later. You really want the source.

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