JÃrn Clausen <joernc%googlemail.com@localhost> writes: > I think this problem has been discussed several times, but I'd like to > give it another try... > > From time to time, people complain that huge subtrees of pkgsrc like > TeX are pulled in to generate documentation (which these people may > never read). I am again stuck with building devel/doxygen, which is > requested by graphics/lensfun, which in turn is needed by > graphics/gimp. No doxygen, no Gimp. ... > Given the fact that NetBSD is always considered a primary choice for > embedded systems, I think its package system should try to reduce its > footprint as good as possible. I propose to hold a hackathon on adding "doc" option (on by default) where it is relevant. One can turn it off globally or per package at will. I think this has been really discussed too many times, hence we should just make up our minds and take actions. -- HE CE3OH...
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