Re: pkg_add vs pkgin

[Jonathan Perkin <jperkin%joyent.com@localhost>]

* On 2019-05-14 at 16:09 BST, Mayuresh wrote:

> On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 10:16:20AM -0400, Greg Troxel wrote:
> > So, if you are using 2019Q1 binaries from the official bulk builds, use
> > the pkgsrc-2019Q1 branch for building from source.
> 
> Yes, agree. As I posted later, binary is an excellent option for branch
> users and as you add also for those who want to build some parts from
> sources.
> 
> It is often difficult to confine to quarterly branches, though, for many
> users.
> 
> What do you think about feasibility of tools on the lines suggested in
> my last post that allow seamless mix of pkgsrc and binary, without
> compromising correctness as well as retaining flexibility.
> 
> Availability of separate metadata of a package (without having to download
> package) may help (which I think pkgin might be having).

For our binary builds I provide the exact configuration that we use to
build them, as well as a sandbox environment.  This allows them to
easily build custom packages that both re-use existing binary packages
for dependencies as well as ensuring the required package options are
correct.

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