Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 09:42:37 +0200 From: Mark Tinka <mark@tinka.africa> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Upgrade without Internet access Message-ID: <69f7c781-4cc0-24cd-1e19-2e39dca7e87a@tinka.africa> In-Reply-To: <20211003175900.55d3ed481e14a4f876027836@sohara.org> References: <CAKX4Vk97DgtmTkNjcBVHNPDykJ-Bv-9NXr7TANPqrYa0y3uHNw@mail.gmail.com> <e2004a90-5971-3e4e-2104-de68994a2990@tinka.africa> <175e70ff-318b-8380-80ec-cf3b98b6073a@tundraware.com> <29fc4432-9f33-df5b-7e9a-fce318e426ae@tinka.africa> <20211003175900.55d3ed481e14a4f876027836@sohara.org>
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On 10/3/21 18:59, Steve O'Hara-Smith wrote: > Interesting contrast that ;) > > I use packages and freebsd-update having started with source and > ports back in the 1.1 days and gone through the coff/elf switch. The > convenience and reliability of both of the binary approaches is a delight > compared to some of the nightmares I've encountered over the years. Yeah, I see that packages are quickly becoming more popular. I guess I just love watching things build at my will. I have noticed, though, that there seems to be some delays for binaries to become available after release compared to ports. I'm not sure what the release strategy is as I don't use packages, but I've spoken with friends who are normally a week or two later for the same apps we both use. > It can be done, you can download the packages to a local > repository or use poudriere to maintain your own package repository custom > built from ports with your favourite options. Awesome! Mark.
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