On 01/28/2013 04:43 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > On 01/27/2013 08:18 AM, Bry8 Star wrote: >> Hi Anthony, it would be really great, to see various types of >> repo-configs on centos wiki, now if few helpful& experienced users >> can grab this idea and come forward and share their repo config (and >> their case/usage scenario along with that), then that would be great. >> >> <snip> >> >> (Sorry for spelling& grammar mistakes in previous and in this >> posting, pls kindly disregard, its not a grammar discussion thread). >> >> -- Bry8Star. >> >> >> >> Received from Anthony K, on 2013-01-27 2:48 AM: >>> On 26/01/13 14:59, Bry8 Star wrote: >>>> CentOS webpage/site should also show to all users, some example >>>> of using multiple repos and how to implement effective >>>> includepkgs, exclude, priority etc directives properly for some >>>> certain last& STABLE app(s) (which is by default not in >>>> CentOS), so that others can understand the pattern, or have a >>>> pointer for them. Just mentioning about, that, there is such >>>> things called "includepkgs=...", "exclude=..." ad now go do it >>>> yourself (and sorry no example), obviously does not help that >>>> much to users, and its CentOS's loss as well, users go away to >>>> other distros, and ultimately many of them are lost in the >>>> jungle. -- Bright Star (Bry8Star). >>> But you appear to be missing the "C" part in CentOS (or Community >>> Enterprise OS). If you can contribute to the Wiki, then the >>> immediate problem is solved in that such threads can be pointed >>> to the Wiki and slows the growth of my CentOS list folder! >>> >>> Frankly, if you have a good point to make that would benefit the >>> masses and you have spare time, then it's best to create a Wiki >>> page for it. >>> >>> Cheers, ak. >>> > There is already a fine page on this subject on the wiki. > > http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories > The point being made is that various people have the knowledge and experience to advise a startup setting for priority= for each repo I know that what I'm using has caused conflicts that have been quite time consuming to resolve - what works for others would be most helpful I do recognise that this will vary depending upon what tools are required but as a start: 1. developer workstation - what repos and what priority 2. LAMP server - probably just CentOS repos and something which deals with later php / perl / ruby 3. web / internet workstation - needs audio and video stuff working just my thoughts for starters.