On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 16:50:29 -0700
Harry Waddell <waddell@caravan.com> wrote:

> A quick search of the mail lists will reveal many
> suggestions about how to best use pkg_chk. 

I am aware of some of these suggestions but due to lack of experience/knowldge I tend to try the easiest ones first I'm afraid. 

> I build everything in a chroot jail or on another system, use pkg_chk -i -r
> to remove installed obsolete files, and then use pkg_chk -a -b to reinstall
> the binary packages I made elsewhere. This way I go into the process knowing
> that everything is ready beforehand.

I have been 'avoiding jail' so far but maybe it is the only real solution. I will have to read up on chrooting and give it a try. 

Thanks very much for your reply.

-- 
Ja'far