On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Jeremy C. Reed wrote:
> I think it would be useful if pkg_add had an option to save packages
> retrieved via ftp (instead of just temporary in tmp directory).

pkg_add does NOT save the package in tmp directory!
It extracts the binary pkg downloaded right away (into the staging area). 


> Then when you have problems or need to reinstall it will be quicker (by
> having it early in PKG_PATH).
> 
> What do you all think?

This raises some questions about consistency and aborted pkg downloads,
but it might be worthwhile to have that. Feel free to send patches. :)


 - Hubert

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