Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:41:47 -0400 From: Frank Laszlo <laszlof@tvog.net> To: Joshua Bell <josh@oplink.net> Cc: freebsd-advocacy@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Bind within src-contrib Message-ID: <434D3CCB.4020303@tvog.net> In-Reply-To: <20051012113622.26a85118.josh@oplink.net> References: <20051012113622.26a85118.josh@oplink.net>
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Joshua Bell wrote: >Hi, > > I was attempting to build a minimal supfile, when I noticed that bind was included within contrib. This to me seems like something that should be included within the ports tree, or atleast be included in a portion of the tree with less crucial software. > > I personally do not see a reason for this, but please enlighten me on why this is done. > >-Josh > > > How would you like a system with no host(1), dig(1), or nslookup(1)? I personally consider these tools essential for a freebsd system. __________________________________________________ Frank Laszlo System Administrator The VonOstin Group Email: laszlof@tvog.net WWW: http://www.vonostingroup.com Mobile: 248-863-7584
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