Dependency hell redux

[Rob Walker]

>>>>> On 15 Jun 2001 13:17:15 -0400, Derek Atkins <warlord@MIT.EDU>
>>>>> said:

>> Using a .tar.gz file makes it easier for developers/packagers, but
>> harder for users.  Most people are users.  Wearing my "user" hat, I
>> want my package management experience to be seamless.  Every
>> package should install, configure, and upgrade the same way.

Derek> Nothing says you can't wrap that .tar.gz inside a .rpm or a
Derek> .deb (or a pick-your-favorite-package-system-format-wrapper).

and call it -static ??  (a la motif days)

rob