Re: distfiles no longer on 4.0 CDs

[Cy Schubert - ITSD Open Systems Group]

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Wilko Bulte writes:
> On Tue, Apr 18, 2000 at 01:12:04PM -0700, Jordan K. Hubbard wrote:
> > > Anyhow, it would be _very_ nice if there could be some mechanism set up i
> n
> > > .../distfiles, which just symlinks to the right CD of the toolkit. This w
> ay, 
> > 
> > I'm not sure there's any way to force the user to insert the right CD
> > of a 6 CD toolkit for an arbitrary port. :)
> 
> This must be a commie plot to sell more 6-disc CDchangers (which are 
> supported by FreeBSD just fine BTW) 

People, this has been discussed many times in the past.  I have a 
relatively lengthy reply outlining how to manage using symlinks the 
last time this was discussed here.  Search the mailing list archives to 
see how its done.


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Cy Schubert                      Fax:  (250)387-5766
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