http://disqus.com/people/d8d75281c2cf2cc6e188f862e1b96c35/enThu, 01 Feb 2007 07:10:41 -0000http://thepuertoricanrailsdude.disqus.com/don8217t_take_the_easy_way_out/#comment-3640758I just posted my experiences while installing QmailToaster at <a href="http://www.wllm.com/node/21" rel="nofollow">http://www.wllm.com/node/21</a> . Since this project is based on qmail, everything must be compiled, which can (and does) complicate the install process somewhat. I found myself wishing that I could yum or apt-get all this stuff more than a few times.<br>While I don't typically compile my software to optimize performance on my system and I'm quick to sacrifice the latest version for an easy install, I can see the value of doing this. But no need to sacrifice a package manager for compiling if the srpm's are available. Also, I've found that software configuration and/or placement in the system is much more problematic in packages than compilation options or any other compile-time decisions. Ultimately, the package is only as good as the packager has made it- lots of packages just aren't quality efforts.Wil SinclairThu, 01 Feb 2007 07:10:41 -0000