[Yum] x86_64 and yum 2.1.12 (tries to install both architectures i386 and x86_64)

[seth vidal]

> 
> So instead of giving the message "nothing to do" because "expat.x86_64" 
> is already installed it tries to install the i386 version as well. The 
> same happens when you update RPMS, yum installs then both versions (if 
> available).
> 
> I don't know but I can't believe that this is the correct behavior, or 
> am I wrong? Is this a "feature" of yum or a bug? And if it is a feature 
> :) how can I turn it off :).


yes it is correct behavior. There is a package that is:
1. available
2. of an arch that can be installed
3. not older than anything you currently have installed

so why isn't it correct behavior?

-sv