Kevin: Thanks for the initial feedback and welcome message:
> > > <>2) How do I setup a single application port? > > > You would need the skeleton installed in some directory, > (generally /usr/ports/somecategory/someapp), and then > go to that location and type "make install clean", most > usually. > I get the fact that I have to create the directory structure in /usr/ports. What I can't figure out is where to get the skeleton for a single port. When I search a single port and it points me to mirrors for the specific port, is that the skeleton you are referring to. If I download that file and extract, will it extract to the correct directory, like WinZip does if path info is stored in the archive? > > > If you're limited on space and don't want the ports tree, I'd suggest > you not install it at all, and use packages instead. You could always > see what's out there by browsing over at freshports.org, or, for a small > set of apps, the individual home pages of each project, and simply use > pkg_add(1) and friends... > I am trying to use the packages, but find it difficult to add some of the features (modules) to these packages as the documentation normally calls for a recompile. This is why I am trying to nail down the ability to compile individual ports without installing the entire Ports tree. I am actually trying to setup a lean and limited function (HTTP/SMTP/SQL) server on an old box with limited disk space. _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"