On Fri, Jan 04, 2008 at 09:24:03PM -0800, Jon wrote: > Not doing any thing strange.. just want to create a binary (foobar) > and create a package so I can add it. ** Why I want to do that is > not the question. I know I can tar the install location with +CONTENT > and +DESC etc.. and get done with it.. I would like to know how to > use pkg_create or the ports for a sw that is not current ports > directory. > > I have tried using the ports and working with an example, and it seems > like it is beyond my understanding. It works with what ever is in the > ports, but I can't seem to replicate it > > All I need is a ** screen dump ** of a creating a package for a > software dist that is not in the default ports. Can some one help > provide that examples - with out pointing out a rtfm / source code for > a bsd.mk etc.. I have tried and can't seem to understand - so please > do put a command of pkg_create with dummy variables.. > > many thanks..
Did you look at Bernd Ahlers' ports tutorial from OpenCON 2007? OpenCON 2007 (among many interesting events) is mentioned here: http://www.openbsd.org/events.html Here is a direct link to the tutorial: http://www.openbsd.org/papers/opencon07-portstutorial/index.html
