> > I use some computers that run older versions of Redhat Linux such as

> > EL3. RPMs for the current version of R are no longer provided via
> > CRAN for these older operating system versions. How can I compile
my
> > own RPM for the current version of R, which I could then use to
> > install R quickly and easily on multiple machines?

I should have said that I do have root privileges. I said I wasn't a
system administrator to indicate that I don't deal with installation
issues on a regular basis, and so am not real familiar with the tools.
(Thanks for the reply, Russ. The materials look promising.)

Thanks,
Scott

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