I just wanted to know:

If you had a choice between installing an RPM, or compiling from source (this is assuming you are using an RPM capable box, of course), which would you choose to do?

Personally, I would rather compile from source, I like to be able to take advantage of the features _I_ want in a program, rather than being limited by the features provided by the RPM package. But for simple things, I usually just download the RPM.

Just wanted to know where other people stood. :)

J.

I aways compile from source. It's lot more safer, and as you said you have more control.

Depends on what it is, and if the RPM is maintained well.

For instance, Postfix, I always install via RPM, since it works very well that way.