Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 20:42:58 +0100 From: Oliver Eikemeier <eikemeier@fillmore-labs.com> To: jhoder@bu.edu Cc: ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Message-ID: <401AB3C2.5010301@fillmore-labs.com> In-Reply-To: <1075490805.401aaff5d7fe1@www.bu.edu> References: <1075490805.401aaff5d7fe1@www.bu.edu>
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jhoder@bu.edu wrote: > hello, > > i have a few questions about the freebsd ports collection: > > i couldn't find source code linked from the fbsd site for irc, for example. do > you know where i can find it, and how can i be sure that what i find will > compile on freebsd? See <http://www.freebsd.org/ports/irc.html>; > i'm relatively new to compiling software and i'm wondering > if each program has its own set of rules, or are there some generic lessons > about compiling that might serve me well? > > also, if you have any suggestions about some simple programs which i could > modify and recompile on freebsd i'd be grateful. See the links on <http://www.freebsd.org/ports/>; for an Introduction into FreeBSD's ports system, and the Porter's Handbook if you want to learn how to write your own ports. -Oliver
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