Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:20:31 -0600 From: Jeff Cross <jeff.cross@averageadmins.com> To: Josh Tolbert <hemi@puresimplicity.net> Cc: ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Force Package Register for linux_base-rh-9 Message-ID: <442D8F0F.1010700@averageadmins.com> In-Reply-To: <20060331195743.GA61118@just.puresimplicity.net> References: <442D875B.5010204@averageadmins.com> <20060331195743.GA61118@just.puresimplicity.net>
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Josh Tolbert wrote: > On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 01:47:39PM -0600, Jeff Cross wrote: >> I would like to install linux_base-rh-9 on my machine but have the >> linux_base port installed since it is installed at installation by >> sysinstall. Is it possible to force linux_base-rh-9 to install w/o >> deinstalling linux_base and all of the packages that depend on it? Can >> I force linux_base to deinstall, leave all packages that require it, and >> then install the RH9 emulation w/o any issues? >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> Jeff Cross > > Hi Jeff, > > Check out portupgrade. The -o flag will let you portupgrade something to a > different port/package. It's very useful for doing exactly what you're trying > to do. > > Thanks, > Josh Thanks for the quick response, Josh. I didn't know about the -o option, but looking at your web site, you seem to be the -o go-to-guy! I'm trying the swap process from linux_base to linux_base-rh-9 on a test box, and if all goes well, I will repeat on my laptop! Thanks again! Jeff Cross www.averageadmins.com
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