tap2rpm
Convert InstallShield TAP files into RPM packages
SYNOPSIS
tap2rpm tar_archive [options]
PARAMETERS
tar_archive
The path to the tar archive that will be converted to an RPM package.
-h, --help
Display help message and exit.
--name
Specify the package name. If not provided, it will be derived from the tar archive's filename.
--version
Specify the package version. If not provided, it will be derived from the tar archive's filename.
--release
Specify the package release. If not provided, a default value will be used.
--summary
Specify a short summary for the package description.
--license
Specify the software license for the package.
--group
Specify the package group.
-d
Specify the directory to create the spec file and RPM package in.
DESCRIPTION
The `tap2rpm` command is a utility designed to convert a tape archive (tarball, usually with a `.tar` or `.tar.gz` extension) into an RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) package. This allows users to easily create installable packages from software distributed as tar archives.
The command automates several steps involved in RPM package creation, such as creating a basic spec file and populating it with information extracted from the tar archive's contents. The generated RPM package can then be installed using tools like `rpm` or `yum`.
It is a convenient tool for developers and system administrators who need to distribute software in a standardized package format across Red Hat-based systems (e.g., Fedora, CentOS, RHEL).
Note that `tap2rpm` might not be available by default and may require installing a specific package. Consider using other methods for generating RPMs, such as `rpmbuild`, especially for more complex projects or when finer control over the package creation process is required.
CAVEATS
The resulting RPM package might require further customization, especially regarding dependencies, installation scripts, and file ownership. It is recommended to review and modify the generated spec file before building the final RPM. The availability of the `tap2rpm` command is not guaranteed on all systems and might require installation of a specific package.
USAGE EXAMPLE
To convert a tar archive named `myprogram-1.0.tar.gz` to an RPM package, you can use the command: `tap2rpm myprogram-1.0.tar.gz`. This will create a spec file and an RPM package in the current directory.
A more specific example with flags could be: `tap2rpm --name myprogram --version 1.0 --release 1 --summary 'My Program' --license GPL myprogram-1.0.tar.gz`
