Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:25:17 +0200 From: Carsten Jensen <tomse@tomse.dk> To: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Removed ports - looking from the bench Message-ID: <4E6DC1ED.2070105@tomse.dk> In-Reply-To: <4E6D42BC.3070400@FreeBSD.org> References: <4E6B1AF5.7090900@tomse.dk> <4E6B227B.5050708@FreeBSD.org> <4E6B77EE.6030509@gmx.de> <20110910171530.GC23457@guilt.hydra> <CADLo83_jp3Orrjp0LvVRnwxY-RL=0e8PSXmEruwaH7TsLZ7=VA@mail.gmail.com> <20110910190549.GA23971@guilt.hydra> <20110911124910.GK13219@portland.byshenk.net> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1109110739170.10077@wonkity.com> <CADLo839ohQP=Rud4st_02%2Bx_-aJo7KTx-0ZKBVVoyQx1XUh2Rw@mail.gmail.com> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1109111316010.10961@wonkity.com> <4E6D42BC.3070400@FreeBSD.org>
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On 2011-09-12 01:22, Doug Barton wrote: > On 09/11/2011 13:35, Warren Block wrote: >> Let me suggest a reasonable[1] plan: > > No. :) No more talking is necessary. Doing is necessary (or not, > doesn't really matter to me at this point). > > I think Chris is right, a reasonable first step is a Handbook section on > "How to recover a port from the CVS Attic." Beyond that if users want to > get together and implement Carsten's idea, or another similar service, > go for it! > > But at this point there is no more utility in continuing to talk about > this topic. Everyone has said what they have to say, often numerous > times, and there has been way more heat than light shed on the topic for > some time now (as evidenced by Conrad's recent post where he realized > that the issue is not nearly as dire as he thought it was after taking a > look at what is actually happening). > > > Time to move on, > > Doug > I think what needed to be discussed has been said, I wasn't aware that the old ports was stored in CVS. With this option, I too think it's enough to write it in the handbook. Thank you all cheers Carsten
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