On 19 Sep 2006 13:29:50 -0700, rpg_kernel@yahoo.de wrote:

> Now I will give an example from the A series:
> In the tagfile under the "a" directory bzip2 is tagged "ADD" but in the
> setup program in the menue where I can
> individually choose packages(I chhosed "expert" mode)
> bzip2 is not tagged "REQUIRED" as it should be because an "ADD"
> should show in setup "REQUIRED", or not!?

Tagfiles contain a definite list of packages that should be
installed.
Tagfiles you see in slackware/*/ are used in "newbie" and "full"
installation modes (ie. without prompting user for decisions).
'expert' mode uses slackware/*/maketag script to create tagfiles,
'menu' mode uses slackware/*/maketag.ez for that. Those two scripts
contain initial list of packages marked as "to install" (note the
"on" and "off" after every package short description).
You can tell the installer to use your own tagfiles, using
"custom" or "tagpath" installation mode.

Hope this little explanation clears thing for you.

I also hope it's correct. In case it isn't -- please someone
corrects me.

Cheers,

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