cd /usr/ports

make search name=package_name
make search key=package_keyword

you can reindex with 'make index'

ick Barter wrote:
> I've obviously spent too much time away from the console lately.  I am
> looking for a package and can't, for the life of me, remember how to
> find them.
> 
> I know there is a search key option to a command, but I can't remember
> which command.  make?  pkg_info?  I've tried searching the archives, but
> I can't seem to find it.  I've looked for 'find package' and 'find
> port'.  I found a package finder at http://ports.puffy.nu/?f=s, but this
> doesn't really help me remember the proper command.
> 
> Also, it says ethereal is in /usr/ports/net/ethereal, but I can't find it.
> 
> Like the subject says, 'i don't *mean* to be stupid.  it just happens.
>  need a refresher...'
> 
> Any help is appreciated,
> 
> rvb

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