Subsequently, a minimum environment is established at /var/tmp/build-root. The
package is built in this environment. Upon completion, the resulting packages are
located in /var/tmp/build-root/usr/src/packages/RPMS.
The build script oers a number of additional options. For example, cause the script
to prefer your own RPMs, omit the initialization of the build environment or limit the
rpm command to one of the above-mentioned stages. Access additional information
with build --help and by reading the build man page.
9.2.8 Tools for RPM Archives and the RPM Database
Midnight Commander (mc) can display the contents of RPM archives and copy parts
of them. It represents archives as virtual le systems, oering all usual menu options
of Midnight Commander. Display the HEADER with [F3]. View the archive structure
with the cursor keys and [Enter]. Copy archive components with [F5].
A full-featured package manager is available as a YaST module. For details, see
Chapter 5, Installing or Removing Software (page 79).
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