Gordon Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I've got two FreeBSD 5.4 machines. One is a server, the other is a > desktop. > > I've mounted on the desktop the /usr/ports directory from the > server. My idea being that I could share the one /usr/ports directory > amongst my machines and save disc space, and also save having to > recompile everything whenever I install a port. > > My problem is that, if I do a "make" on one machine, I can't then do a > "make install" on the other machine. (When I try, nothing happens) > > I haven't mounted any of the directories from under /var/db (e.g. pkg, > ports) > > Is what I'm trying to do possible ? > If so, what am I missing or doing wrong ?
It would probably be faster to build packages and let the client install those, but I think what you're looking for is "make reinstall". _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
