Page MenuHomeFreeBSD

freebsd-update: Mention upgrading packages, not just ports
Needs ReviewPublic

Authored by jrtc27 on Dec 8 2023, 5:42 AM.
Tags
None
Referenced Files
Unknown Object (File)
Fri, May 10, 6:36 AM
Unknown Object (File)
Thu, May 9, 4:07 PM
Unknown Object (File)
Wed, May 8, 7:50 PM
Unknown Object (File)
Wed, May 8, 1:18 PM
Unknown Object (File)
Fri, Apr 26, 2:34 AM
Unknown Object (File)
Apr 23 2024, 1:08 AM
Unknown Object (File)
Feb 10 2024, 9:40 PM
Unknown Object (File)
Feb 3 2024, 8:19 AM

Details

Summary

These days most end users are likely using pre-built packages, not
locally-built ports. Thus be sure to mention this as an important case,
and put it ahead of ports.

MFC after: 1 week

Diff Detail

Repository
rG FreeBSD src repository
Lint
Lint Passed
Unit
No Test Coverage
Build Status
Buildable 54861
Build 51750: arc lint + arc unit

Event Timeline

jrtc27 requested review of this revision.Dec 8 2023, 5:42 AM
jrtc27 created this revision.

This is simple, yet useful enough... being more specific may confuse users (just like me). I for one, do a pkg upgrade -y, however, pkg will recommend you a pkg bootstrap -f, but I never know if pkg-static is actually preferred.