Subject: Re: Question on .profile
To: Jeremy C. Reed <reed@reedmedia.net>
From: Rakhesh Sasidharan <rakheshster@gmail.com>
List: netbsd-help
Date: 06/24/2006 11:01:54
> I also keep binary packages made so I can quickly reinstall packages as
> needed and I use "make bin-install" to use them. (Sorry this is briefly
> explained, I don't have much time now.)
>
> On many packages, I often just do "make replace". But this can cause many
> problems if you don't know what other packages need. It is suggested by
> many that "make replace" should not be used.
>
> You can also use "make update" in libxml2 and it will attempt to deinstall
> all the packages and reinstall them. But sometimes it forgets :)
>
> You can also use various pkgsrc tools to help update your packages.
>
> We need a webpage that highlights these tools and techniques with a few
> examples. Our mailing list archives have many examples but it may take
> some time to dig them all out :(

Ah that's some good info. I didnt know of "make bin-install" and how
to make binary packages. Is there any page listing out all the
possible make targets for pkgsrc?

Thanks,
Rakhesh

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