[ Mark Felder wrote on Thu 30.Aug'12 at 7:01:43 -0500 ] > I think you're very confused about what pkgng is for. At this time, ports > are STILL the recommended way to install things and keep them up to date. > Pkgng is the first step required for us to get a better package management > system so we can shift the community towards primarily using packages.
Can i ask, why is it that shifting the community to using packages is deemed to be a better approach? I like being able to select configuration options to build software. I have never installed a pre-compiled package since using FreeBSD version 6.x. I recall someone responding in another thread about how people don't like change but surely being able to choose is what end-users want. I am sure this has been discussed at length in other threads and sorry if i'm asking old questions. Jamie _______________________________________________ freebsd-ports@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-ports To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-ports-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
