* Chuck Robey [2005-10-07]: > OpenBSD complained vociferously about pre-existing files for those two > (they did pre-exist) and I didn't know how to tell the system to accept > what I gifted it. I sure wish there was some way to tell the system > that it doesn't need to be the sole and only source of all software.
The ports tree is the only source of all software, that exists as a port *and* is needed by another port. This will never change (for some sensible value of 'never' ;). If you have software that is not ported *or* which no other port depends on, there is no problem installing that on your own, of course. > I really think you ought to consider allowing folks to be able to > loosen up on the so strict ports control of files. It's (if this > continues like this) going to force me away from all use of ports, if > it's won;t let me do anything of my own. You clearly don't understand the issues involved. What is the problem with installing ports/packages? Nikolay
