Обсуждение: Which file to download binary, rpms or srpms?

Hello:


I just want to download a binary latest postgres completely to install on my redhat.  When I browse the web, I have to browse deeply into the directories.


http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/binary/v8.2.4/linux/

Then

I have no idea the difference of rpms and srpms.


So many packages under

http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/binary/v8.2.4/linux/rpms/redhat/rhel-es-5/


Even after I downloaded it, how can i install it?

.


I have no idea why they put so many time to develop the software while so mean to write more document.   Only a couple of line is good enough!

Thanks.


Have a nice day.

Z. Du

Hello,

On Sun, 2007-06-17 at 03:35 -0400, Zhidian Du wrote:
> I have no idea the difference of rpms and srpms.

You need rpms to install PostgreSQL. SRPMs are for building RPMs.

> So many packages under
>
> http://www.postgresql.org/ftp/binary/v8.2.4/linux/rpms/redhat/rhel-es-5/
>
> Even after I downloaded it, how can i install it?

I have written a document some time ago, I think you'll find it useful:

http://pgfoundry.org/docman/view.php/1000048/98/PostgreSQL-RPM-Installation-PGDG.pdf

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