Yum Update

Michael Favia michael.favia at insitesinc.com
Thu Apr 21 00:55:06 UTC 2005


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Bob Jones wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:50:00 -0500, Patrick Barnes <nman64 at n-man.com> 
> wrote:
> 
>> Bob Jones wrote:
>>
>>> I must be stupid. I can't yum anything from  development.       .
>>>
>>
> Patrick -
> 
> Thanks for the  reply!
> 
> 'Worked like a champ. I feel like a jackass.

You shouldn't in my opinion. Signing packages ensures their
*authenticity* and is not a warranty of any sort. I dont know why
development packages arent signed because it introduces room for
nefarious activity especially when you introduce mirrors in yum. You are
at least justified in your confusion.

- --
Michael Favia          michael.favia at insitesinc.com
Insites Incorporated  http://michael.insitesinc.com
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