[OT]Re:[ydl-gen]mp3 player

rev rob houseofshame at gmail.com
Tue Feb 7 07:38:22 MST 2006


Thanks again, Derick. I appreciate all your wisdom.
  rRob

On 2/7/06, Derick Centeno <aguilarojo at verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Rev:
> I'm glad that you are  moving ahead pursuing your interests and
> achieving them.  That's what Linux is really all about in my opinion;
> the opportunity to do everything your way.  I was considering your
> request when I remembered that I did address this type of question
> regarding yum.conf last year.  Here is the link:
>
> http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-general/2005-September/019900.html
>
> I recommend that instead of merely copying what is there; that you take
> the time to investigate closely each baseurl.
> In short, study how each directory within a url points to where
> the yum repositories are.  If you can learn that, then you'll always be
> able to understand where the yum repositories are kept and should there
>   be an error where yum can not find something you'll be able to intuit
> that there were changes made to, or by those who own, the
> server or mirrors where the repositories lie.  You'll be able to correct
> it and submit your correction or update of yum.conf to a list like this.
>
> The yum.conf file I presented then was a modification upon what others
> had presented.  Unfortunately, I don't recall what my modifications
> were; what is more important however is that the servers where the
> repositories exist can and do change.
>
> Best wishes ....
>
> *From: *rev rob <houseofshame at gmail.com>
> *Date: *February 4, 2006 1:12:36 PM EST
> *To: *Yellow Dog Linux General Discussion List
> <yellowdog-general at lists.terrasoftsolutions.com>
> *Subject: Re: [OT]Re: [ydl-gen] mp3 player
> Reply-To: *Yellow Dog Linux General Discussion List
> <yellowdog-general at lists.terrasoftsolutions.com>
>
> Derick,
> I find adding more url's to yum.conf file fascinating. What a great idea!
> I went to the yum website and tried to understand all the necessary
> things to edit my
> yum.conf file. Could you please send me a copy of your yum.conf file
> so I may find my error. I'll send mine in the following e-mail
> Thanks again
> rRob
>
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