Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 10:16:15 -0800 From: David Johnson <djohnson@acuson.com> To: leegold <leegold@operamail.com> Cc: freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: ports vs. packages Message-ID: <3BFA9DEF.DD2D1ABA@acuson.com> References: <3BFA63E0@operamail.com>
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leegold wrote: > PS given a choice between > installing a program via a port vs. a package > what should one do? I always use ports. The packages are precompiled for 386 cpus, while I have an Athlon. By changing /etc/make.conf, and can have every port optimized for the Athlon. For some programs this doesn't make much of a speed difference, but for others it is very significant. In addition, you have the opportunity to "customize" the port. For example, I like the dia program but the package has it built for GNOME which I don't use. By editing the port Makefile I can build dia for GTK+ only. On the flip side, the time spent compiling ports may not be worth it to you. David To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-newbies" in the body of the message
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