On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:16:59 +0200 Roland Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, Jun 25, 2007 at 05:51:44PM +0100, Graham Bentley wrote: > > > > So, if I where to start again, I would ; > > > > 1) Install 'minimal' distrib from 6.2 rel CD1 > > 2) portsnap fetch extract > > 3) make install my system > > The base system and ports are separate. The base system is built from > /usr/src, while ports are built under /usr/ports. > > Concerning ports, I would install them from an _updated_ ports tree if > your system isn't too slow. Start with what you really need, and add > things if you miss them. If you build a high-level port like > e.g. firefox, it will built the stuff it requires automatically. But I > would start with building the xorg meta-port, to get X sorted first. > > Currently I have 427 ports installed om my desktop system, ≌ 100 of > which are part of the new modular xorg. > > > Then in future use portmaster as you say ? > Yes. > > Roland Cheers Roland, Is it considered OK to update the ports and build up your worktop *without* bothering with building world? Also, building a kernel but leaving world at release? My system is an Athalon2.4/1GB/NV5200 so seems quick enough and I am not in that much of a hurry. However, I dont want to spend hours and hours waiting for compiles... Can you clue me up on xorg 'meta-port' ??? I can feel a re-install coming on .... _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
