Re: .rpm? .lsb??

[Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk>]

> Obviously, the LSB should specify a particular version of the package
> format, and quite likely of the rpm command (if it is included).  This
> is no different than specifying a kernel version, C library version,
> etc.  Alternatatively, the LSB can specify an interface which happens
> to correspond to a particular version of rpm.  This is no different
> from specifying an interface which corresponds to a particular version
> of a kernel or C library.

The LSB should specify the binary install format used by a specific version
of RPM. The source format and spec format might make sense to specify in
an advisory capacity ditto the RPM command.

It doesnt matter how the rpm was built or what installed it. It matters that
it installs everywhere