Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:43:54 +0100 From: Jamie Paul Griffin <jamie@kode5.net> To: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: pkgng questions Message-ID: <20120830134354.GA54128@kontrol.kode5.net> In-Reply-To: <op.wjuro5zv34t2sn@tech304> References: <503F3B05.2040607@icritical.com> <op.wjuro5zv34t2sn@tech304>
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[ Mark Felder wrote on Thu 30.Aug'12 at 7:01:43 -0500 ] > I think you're very confused about what pkgng is for. At this time, ports > are STILL the recommended way to install things and keep them up to date. > Pkgng is the first step required for us to get a better package management > system so we can shift the community towards primarily using packages. Can i ask, why is it that shifting the community to using packages is deemed to be a better approach? I like being able to select configuration options to build software. I have never installed a pre-compiled package since using FreeBSD version 6.x. I recall someone responding in another thread about how people don't like change but surely being able to choose is what end-users want. I am sure this has been discussed at length in other threads and sorry if i'm asking old questions. Jamie
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