Own compiled packages and official updates

[truls]

I wonder what happens when official updates arrives, if my custom kernel and other compiled packages will survive? E.g. I have custom openvpn package, will Mageia "overwrite" this with an update?

[doktor5000]

kernel packages are always installed, not updated (so not replace by newer packages) so no there.
But for openvpn, yes, if the new Mageia package has a higher epoch/version/release tuple.

You could put it in /etc/urpmi/skip.list to ensure it never get's replaced.

FWIW, would you mind telling why you need a custom openvpn package?

[truls]

The Mageia openvpn package is compiled without support for reading username/passwd from a file, then I have to enter username/password manual, impractical at e.g. reboot. I compiled a custom openvpn package allowing me this "freedom".

[doktor5000]

And you have written a bugreport or enhancement request about the issue?

[truls]

It's not a bug, but a choice done before compile: ./configure --enable-password-save

Some distros have this option enabled, but not Mageia. For me (and my wife) it is most convenient to automate login with openvpn (we like privacy) rather than type username/password. May be I am some nut to enable this, is it a security problem? How do I request an enhancement?

[doktor5000]

enhancement request is technically still a bug report. You can file it here:
https://bugs.mageia.org/enter_bug.cgi?p ... mat=guided
As Component choose "RPM packages" in the details area post your wish
"openvpn should be compiled with --enable-password-save to add support for reading username/passwd from a file"
or something the like and when you come all the way down to Severity select "Enhancement".