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> On 04/22/17 10:45, Thomas Mueller wrote:
> >> Hi Eric,

> >> drm-next is close to becoming a port for -current.

> >> You still need to build drm-next for it to work.

>> -HPS

> > Does this mean using drm-next branch of freebsd-base-graphics src tree instead of regular src tree?
        
> Yes, this is correct.
        

> > Or is drm-next a port, in the ports tree?
        
> No, not yet.
        

> > In that case, which version of ports tree should be used, regular or freebsd-ports-graphics?

> > I notice the GENERIC kernel config files have no line showing the date, making it difficult to keep up my custom kernel config and GENERIB.

> > GENERIB differs from GENERIC by removing drivers for outdated hardware unlikely to be found, such as SCSI cards and ISA Ethernet, but with added support for some wireless, expecially rsu, not present in GENERIC.

> OK.

>-HPS

Now with freebsd-base-graphics source tree, would I use the regular ports tree, or would I need freebsd-ports-graphics tree instead?

With pkgbase on the way, one thought that enters my mind is if drm-next will be installable as a package, and can the resulting FreeBSD installation be booted either with or without drm-next?

Or is that too much to think about at this time?


Tom