How to install pkgs ?

[RobNyc]

How do I sync ports ? How do i install binary pkgs ?

[Gerard]

How do I sync ports ? How do i install binary pkgs ?


Hi RobNyc,

For installing pkgs, please read: http://www.pcbsd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1690

How to update ports with portsnap is explained here: http://www.pcbsd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1977

--Gerard

[T-Keith]

The FreeBSD manual is actually a really good reference.

Ports:
http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO885 ... using.html (http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ports-using.html)

Packages:
http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO885 ... using.html (http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/packages-using.html)

Ports listed:
http://www.freebsd.org/ports/categories-grouped.html

Remember you must have the right keyword to use the packages system. Some software needs a version number.

-T

[RobNyc]

Thanks both of you
At the moment i just want to the install the latest binary of the packages available. DesktopBSD has a gui package manager which makes things real easier

[Solarin]

Thanks both of you
At the moment i just want to the install the latest binary of the packages available. DesktopBSD has a gui package manager which makes things real easier

KMenu -> KDE Programs -> System -> Package Manager

Not great, but it does the job :wink:

[RobNyc]

Thanks both of you
At the moment i just want to the install the latest binary of the packages available. DesktopBSD has a gui package manager which makes things real easier

KMenu -> KDE Programs -> System -> Package Manager

Not great, but it does the job :wink:

So how do I update repository , upgrade, etc?