Re: cannot compile packages (2011Q2,current)

[David Holland <dholland-current%netbsd.org@localhost>]

On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 09:00:32PM +0100, Hugo Silva wrote:
 > While on the subject, is there an easier way to install a set other than
 > rebooting the machine, and running the installer?

You can just untar it from /, although don't forget to use -p so the
permissions get set properly.

 > Running /cdrom/sysinst fails because when installing the set, it
 > attempts to remount /usr (fails with device busy)

It would be nice if sysinst were available from /usr/sbin and capable
of doing stuff like this after install.

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David A. Holland
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