Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 16:38:05 -0800 From: "Michael C. Shultz" <ringworm01@gmail.com> To: RacerX@makeworld.com, freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Need testers: modifying ports so dependencies are automatically updated at make install time Message-ID: <200512301638.06173.ringworm01@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <200512301636.36715.ringworm01@gmail.com> References: <200512301209.37040.ringworm01@gmail.com> <43B5C20F.1090809@makeworld.com> <200512301636.36715.ringworm01@gmail.com>
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On Friday 30 December 2005 16:36, Michael C. Shultz wrote: > On Friday 30 December 2005 15:26, Chris wrote: > > Michael C. Shultz wrote: > > > I put together a PR that modifies a port so that when: > > > > > > make or make install > > > > > > is run, if any of the ports dependencies are out of date > > > they are updated first before installing the port. Another > > > benefit is less drive space is used because after each dependency > > > is built and installed it is cleaned, where as now all dependencies > > > are cleaned in one shot after a port is built. The port comitters > > > do not want to put this into the system or even consider the idea > > > until users have had a chance to test the idea and suggested I > > > post it here. The PR with the patch is here: > > > > > > http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/query-pr.cgi?pr=91105 > > > > > > Instructions on how to apply it are in the PR but if you need help > > > please send me a note. I am most grateful for anyone willing to > > > take the time to test this out, thanks! > > > > > > -Mike > > > > Count me in - I have been a big fan of your portmanager. Thank you Chris, your past support encouraged me to continue portmanager development so it means a lot you taking this on. :) -Mike (resent so this gets to the ports mail list)
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