--- Aaron Dalton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jeff Cross wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > > Hash: SHA1 > > > > I would like to know if it is possible to remove a port/package and > all > > of the dependencies it installed that are not needed by other > applications. > > > > Example: I installed Nautilus and some Gnome games but don't want them > > installed any longer. However, if I remove the package itself, > doesn't > > it leave all of the other dependencies out there? > > > > Upgrading my system takes forever now that there are a ton of libs and > > such installed by these applications. So, if anyone can point me in > the > > right direction for doing this I would greatly appreciate it. > > > > pkg_deinstall -R portname
Wouldn't this remove all ports that depend on the port in question (its dependants)? The OP wants to remove all ports that are *required* by the port (its dependencies). But furthermore, he wants to remove those that AREN'T NEEDED BY ANY OTHER PORTS. -- Peter __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"