Re: [rant] Too many dependencies

[Sarton O'Brien <bsd-xen%roguewrt.org@localhost>]

On 22/07/2009 10:45 AM, Joerg Sonnenberger wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 10:41:44AM +1000, Sarton O'Brien wrote:
> > Ok, I'll accept responsibility for being the cause of part of the
> > problem. *shrug*  wegyttd
>
> I didn't want to imply *that* :)

'Want' or 'mean to' ... whateva :P

> > As a user trying to adhere to the existing framework, knowing what to
> > set for PKG_DEFAULT_OPTIONS and X11_TYPE to ensure I only get what I
> > need, was not obvious.
>
> Ultimately, only show-options/show-depends-options will tell.

Being aware of the former option does make a big difference.

> > All I'm saying is; it would be nice to be able to build whatever I want
> > and know that it will be the bare minimum if I so choose. That choice
> > doesn't currently exist unless you are a little seasoned.
>
> IIRC, PKG_DEFAULT_OPTIONS= -*

So there is an 'off' switch! Brilliant!

Thanks Joerg