Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:39:36 -1000 From: Robert Marella <marella@hawaii.rr.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: when to use 'Portupgrade -R' Message-ID: <20041211103936.57e5b030@localhost>
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On Friday 10 December 2004 14:54, Jonathon McKitrick wrote: > I've run into some problems using 'portupgrade -R' so I'm wondering if just > using 'portupgrade' is good enough in most cases. I don't want a port to > be upgraded without NECESSARY dependencies, but I don't want minor upgrades > done UNNECESSARILY that might cause inconsistencies in the database. Hi Jonathon I am using Gnome 2.8 nad for what it is worth, here is how I do it. cvsup all ports pkgdb -F #portversion -l "<" > upgrading #vi upgrading using edit tools I remove all "tabs '<' and 'cr'" I am fairly proficient with vi and can do this quickly (using the "D" "J"). I am sure the "script gurus" can do this in one fell swoop but I am a newbie. I also insert "portupgrade" in front of the list of ports. #sh upgrading go get a beer! usually I try to do this once a week and there are from 10 to 20 ports that need updating. sometimnes I have to repeat the "go get a beer" step. If we are to trust "portversion" then I don't think the -r or -R switch would be needed. Feedback from more knowledgeable members is welcome. Also, if a script to alleviate the vi step is handy it is also welcome. Robert
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