About this tag
The rpmbuild tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions around the RPM package manager and its related build and signing tools, with a focus on recent releases like RPM 6.1.0. Content highlights performance improvements for Linux package installations, PKCS#11-backed signing via rpmsign, and fixes to locking and verification that affect package-build and fleet-management workflows. While the tag is Linux-centric, it appears in a Windows-focused forum context, likely for IT professionals managing mixed environments. The material emphasizes that speed gains are targeted and not universal, and it touches on developer-facing changes rather than end-user features.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    RPM 6.1 Speeds Linux Package Installs Up to 26%

    RPM 6.1.0 is now stable, bringing a targeted performance improvement for newer Linux hosts, PKCS#11-backed signing in rpmsign, and fixes to locking and verification behavior that matter more to package-build and fleet-management teams than to ordinary desktop users. The project published the...