Linux RPM

[aah@nofs.navy.mil]

Tom, if you can guarantee that Dave will have V2.12 of iraf
on the disk, plus all of the tass stuff, I couldn't agree
with you more.  The problem is that iraf changes dramatically
between each release; they really should be calling it release
11 and release 12 to show the difference.  So it *does* matter
which version you get, especially if you want everyone on the
same page.
  Don't get me wrong; I have the 'latest' disk set in my
office and pay Dave Mills every time a new release is made.
He is doing a great service to the astronomical community.
It is just that we have a specific set of programs that need
to be distributed; if someone offers to make a disk that
contains off of these programs, that is a benefit to the group.
Arne