On 06/06/2012 22:23, Glen Barber wrote: > On Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 02:14:46PM -0700, Doug Barton wrote: >> On 06/06/2012 11:59, Dave Hayes wrote: >>> I'm describing more of a use case here, not attempting to specify an >>> implementation. If a user invokes 'make', a window is presented to them >>> with various options. It's probably very common that this is met with an >>> initial reaction of "what the hell do these do?", even from the most >>> seasoned of admins (presuming they are unfamiliar with the software they >>> have been asked to install). I claim it would be an improvement to have >>> that information at the fingertips of the make invoker. >> What manner of providing this information would meet your needs? >> > IMHO, something informing what "THAT" is in devel/subversion option > MOD_DONTDOTHAT would be nice. :) > > Glen Not something I had bothered looking up till now as I hadnt wanted to use it but the 2nd hit on google, http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-ports-bugs/2009-April/161673.html describes it quite well. I tend to go with, If i dont know what it is, and its not default, I probably dont need it. Unless it looks interesting, then I google it ;)
Maybe an (optional) new file with a longer descriptions of the make options so as not to crowd the make config dialog? I dont mind looking up compile time options for software I am installing but I can see how having a precis available locally might be handy. Vince > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]" _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
