On 2/7/06, FreeBSD Prospect <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > I was wondering, if there is any communication channel to request new ports. > > I mean, isn't it likely, that a FreeBSD user (not a codergeek able to create > ports himself) is looking for some software, which is available open-source > for Linux, but hasn't been ported yet? > > Wouldn't it be useful, to have an own mailing list for that? > > Or is freebsd-ports thought to be suiteable for that matter (I am subscribed > to that mailing-list, but didn't see much traffic until now, and no port > requests at all)?
It's in the nature of the OSS that the bulk of development happens in the areas interesting to the developers themselves. Unless you're willing to pay, you'll have to explain that this program is really great - then someone might get interested in making a port. But don't get frustrated if you're the only one, who needs a port and nobody is willing to help you. Usually it only takes a few minutes to port a small utility - and it's far easier to learn basic make syntax than a fully fledged programming language. Many FreeBSD users start making ports within the first year of using this wonderful OS. _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
