On Tue, 19 May 2009 10:32:01 -0700, fe...@crowfix.com wrote: > So, what is the proper way to recreate a proper world file? If > depclean can finally run one of these days when gentoo gets back in > sync, is staring with an empty world file as good as anything else?
No, starting with your existing world and removing packages, then running
--declean is the way to do it.
> The idea of trying to make intelligent guesses about which packages
> are truly top level, out of 3000+ packages, is not enticing.
It's not that hard, just remove anything you don't run yourself or as a
startup service. Start by deleting any lib packages.
--
Neil Bothwick
furbling, v.:
Having to wander through a maze of ropes at an airport or bank
even when you are the only person in line.
-- Rich Hall, "Sniglets"
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