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Subject: Re: sql-ledger rpm/deb
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On Tue, 2002-03-19 at 19:48, Martin Lillepuu wrote:
> hello,
> 
> has anybody thought of creating deb/rpm packages of sql-ledger? if all of the 
> rather complicated setup (for unexperienced/first time users) would be done 
> automatically, most topcis about obscure error messages after first install 
> would never appear on this list and everyone could be consentrating on 
> sql-ledger bookkeeping related issues or adding new features to sql-ledger. 
> the package scripts could be set to handle adding apache configuration, 
> setting direcotory permissions, complaining about failed dependencies, 
> configure postgres authentication, maybe even add shortcuts to user's 
> kde/gnome desktop.. 
> 
> I'll try to put something together for Redhat 7.2 since that's what I'm 
> currently using.
> 
> Any ideas what do you think about the idea in general, how thigs should be 
> set up by default, comments from people who have experience in creating rpm 
> or deb packages and like to help (eq supporting other distibutions), etc. are 
> welcome. 

As I only install software on my servers in package form I whipped up a
quick RPM for sql-ledger. The RPM is for RedHat 7.2 and has the
dependencies set for LaTex support. The package installs the guts into
/var/www/sql-ledger.

If you are not using the PDF output simply install with --nodeps or
install the src RPM, edit the spec file, and recompile.

The RPM will set the correct permissions on the templates and user
directories for you. You will still need to setup Apache yourself. I am
busy with the next RPM where I will automate that. I also will be trying
to follow the 'packaging guide' as much as possible.

You can get the RPMS from,

	http://www.itns.co.za/RPMS/

--
Greg