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From: Simon Barner <barner@in.tum.de>
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Hi,

> I found many interesting Linux programs on sourceforge.net and other site=
s,=20
> but they're not in the ports collection. So I thought I'll port some of t=
hese=20
> to FreeBSD. However, I'm still pretty new to FreeBSD and I never ported=
=20
> anything.
>=20
> I can't even compile most of the programs on my system, and I'm almost su=
re it=20
> has to do with dependencies in 99% of all cases.
> How do I find out what ports/programs it depends on? And yes, I have RTFM=
, but=20
> I still have no clue.

Additional to the suggestion from Charles and Kevin you should consider
the following:

Search the ports collection for a port that is similar to the one you want =
to
port (e.g. a GNU style autoconf package for GNOME 2). Copy that port's
directory and change it as necessary.

If you need help porting your favourite software to FreeBSD, then the
freebsd-ports@freebsd.org ml is the best place to ask.

Regards,
 Simon

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