Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 19:44:08 -0400 From: rpratt <bsd-unix@embarqmail.com> To: freebsd ports <freebsd-ports@freebsd.org> Subject: Syncronizing ports tree with package build Message-ID: <20130806194408.cde650b8e62847d75f2cf67e@embarqmail.com>
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I am preparing to update a few 8.3-RELEASE machines to 8.4-RELEASE-p2 or 8.4-STABLE as well as installed ports to their latest version. Updating sources is well documented in the Handbook but I've not been able to find a way of getting the version of the ports tree that would match a package build of either packages-8-stable or "Latest". Do I just update to the latest tree? Is there a revison level to match? I've been building all ports from source but I want to become more familar with the progress that has been made with using packages. Still, there are situations where I will want to build from source for options other than defaults. Likewise, there are instances where no packages exist for various reasons. Using packages has the potential for saving a lot of time. Any suggestions or pointers to accomplish using a tree/pkg mix would be appreciated. Thanks! Randy Pratt
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