*.tar.gz To Rpm

Hello All

Rusty brain here. Trying to remember what that utility is that takes a SW from source (ie *.tar.gz) and allows you to create and crude RPM automatically for easy removal later. The install process was simple something like this:

./configure
make
install make ( I know this looks wierd but this is where that utility is used )

Anyone know?

Thanks a lot
pilot

PS I know that RPMs are not meant to be built this way, I just do this to easily remove SW if I don't like it.

Checkinstall:

http://susewiki.org/index.php?title=...ng_Simple_RPMs

Checkinstall:

http://susewiki.org/index.php?title=...ng_Simple_RPMs


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Thanks Dean!!!

Sorry I honestly did look could not find the FAQ

Hello All

Rusty brain here. Trying to remember what that utility is that takes a SW from source (ie *.tar.gz) and allows you to create and crude RPM automatically for easy removal later. The install process was simple something like this:

./configure
make
install make ( I know this looks wierd but this is where that utility is used )

Anyone know?

Thanks a lot
pilot

PS I know that RPMs are not meant to be built this way, I just do this to easily remove SW if I don't like it.
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You can also use alien.