is it ok to use i386 rpm for i686 & how about src rpm

amolgupta · 05-29-2005, 02:21 AM

is it ok to use i386 rpm for i686 machine. it sometimes worked out but i want know if is it ok.and what are src rpms. please throw some light into the matter

Boby · 05-29-2005, 02:35 AM

Hello!

Quote:

is it ok to use i386 rpm for i686 machine. it sometimes worked out but i want know if is it ok.

Yes, it is ok to install i386 rpm's on an i686 machine. If your machine is i686 for example, you can always install rpm's that have an ix86 lower or the same with yours.
http://www.rpm.org/

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and what are src rpms?

Try always searching for rpm's compiled for your machine, I mean ix86.rpm or athlon.rpm. Only if you don't find them go and install the src.rpm. These are source rpm's.You install them with

Code:

rpmbuild --rebuild --clean *.src.rpm

Code:

man rpmbuild

Cheers, Boby!

amolgupta · 05-29-2005, 02:56 AM

thanks boby .it helped me out a lot.

JD Nimavat · 05-01-2013, 08:30 AM

can I do it vice-versa. i.e, Can I install i686 rpm on i386 architecture machine.?

Thanks

JD Nimavat

ruario · 05-01-2013, 08:45 AM

no it doesn't work the other way around