Jeremy C. Reed wrote:
> I like using the build-from-source system called pkgsrc. It also
> builds binary packages and provides binary package administration
> tools which make it quick and easy on systems where I don't want
> to (or don't have time to) build from source
Thanks, Jeremy. I see you are currently in the headlines at
<
http://www.netbsd.org/Documentation/software/packages.html>
as a contributor to the pkgsrc system in the BSDi environment.
I have also learned that pkgsrc is NetBSD's packaging system,
building from source and also managing binary installs.
Binaries are currently available for Slackware and Debian.
My impatience has been a matter of permanent frustration
rather than extended compile times. My meager admin skills
are all oriented towards Linux, though I have done plenty of
application programming under BSD. I will probably try Gentoo
at this point: I expect it will be a stronger fit with my
existing skill set. I have a longer-term interest in NetBSD,
so that may be an angle for me in the future.
Thanks,
Vic
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