Buildrpm - FAQ

Q) How can I install buildrpm?
A) See below.
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On RHEL5:
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1) Import the GPG Key: http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/GPG-KEYS/BUILDRPM-GPG-KEY-RHEL5

That can be done in a terminal (as root). Just run:
# rpm --import http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/GPG-KEYS/BUILDRPM-GPG-KEY-RHEL5

2) Install the buildrpm package: http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/RHEL5/RPMS/buildrpm-<latest>.noarch.rpm

That can be done in a terminal (as root). Just run:
# rpm -Uvh http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/RHEL5/RPMS/buildrpm-<latest>.noarch.rpm

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On Fedora/RHEL6:
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1) Import the GPG Key: http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/GPG-KEYS/BUILDRPM-GPG-KEY_Fedora_RHEL6

That can be done in a terminal (as root). Just run:
# rpm --import http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/GPG-KEYS/BUILDRPM-GPG-KEY_Fedora_RHEL6

2) Install the buildrpm package: http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/Fedora/RPMS/buildrpm-<latest>.noarch.rpm

That can be done in a terminal (as root). Just run:
# rpm -Uvh http://magnusg.fedorapeople.org/buildrpm/Fedora/RPMS/buildrpm-<latest>.noarch.rpm

Q) What is buildrpm?
A) Buildrpm is a tool that aims to making building RPMs into something that everyone can do.
Using a simple command line without any previous experience from building RPMs - you'll be building your own RPMs in no-time.

Q) What can buildrpm do?
A) Buildrpm can take (almost) any files on your system and package them into a RPM. 
Please note that 'buildrpm' does not handle the classic scenario where you compile actual source, 'buildrpm' was created to package
already compiled binaries and files into a RPM. Buildrpm focuses on the scenario where you do not have access to the source code
of the package your building, or where you simply do not have to compile anything into binaries.

Q) How can I contribute to buildrpm?
A) Send an e-mail to open.grieves@gmail.com with any patches or bug reports. There are some major features that needs to be fixed..
* Translation of buildrpm from BASH to Python
* Integration to RHN Satellite/Spacewalk (rhnpush)
* Integration to CVS/GIT
* Integration to Mock

Q) Is buildrpm supported by or associated to Fedora or Red Hat?
A) No. The software is build, distributed by an individual - Magnus Glantz