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Subject: Re: a two-level port system?
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Alexander Langer wrote:

 > Thus spake Mark Newton (newton@internode.com.au):
 > > but for most people who just want to build a handful of ports,
 > > browse the tree to see if there's anything cool they want, and
 > > then forget the ports tree 'til the next upgrade, it'll cut
 > 
 > How do you want to find out if the port fits your needs without a
 > DESCR file?
 
/usr/ports/INDEX ?

   - mark

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