rpm question

[Tim Born]

You can create an RPM that just lists other RPMs as dependencies.
When you install the first, all the rest will follow.
Works slick.  The spec file is trivial.

best,
-tm

John Frazier wrote:
> I would like to build an rpm that does nothing but install other rpms. 
> My idea is that I can use this rpm to manage and track groups of rpms 
> that have been installed on our systems. Is this just crazy or is it 
> feasible. I look forward to hearing from you any alternate ideas would 
> be greatly appreciated as well.
>  
> Best Regards,
>  
> John Frazier
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