Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Am Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:55 + (UTC) schrieb Thomas Mueller mueller6...@bellsouth.net: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. Tom Um... this is the exact same message you posted on the 8th of May and to which you got three replies. -- Marc Joliet -- People who think they know everything really annoy those of us who know we don't - Bjarne Stroustrup signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Marc Joliet wrote: Am Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:55 + (UTC) schrieb Thomas Mueller mueller6...@bellsouth.net: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. Tom Um... this is the exact same message you posted on the 8th of May and to which you got three replies. I'm glad you posted this. I thought maybe I had hit a time warp or something. Since he posted it twice, I guess he still doesn't like it. :/ Dale :-) :-) -- I am only responsible for what I said ... Not for what you understood or how you interpreted my words!
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
On Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:55 + (UTC), Thomas Mueller wrote: I'm not sure why I'm posting this as you don't appear to bother with reading replies - or do you expect us to CC them to you personally? Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. You are using the wrong tool for the job. This is not how you find a package in portage, you don't access the database directly. Portage already provides tools for finding packages, such as the --search option to emerge or eix (which is faster and more comprehensive). I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. So they admit your suggested layout is not the best too? Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? You have already been told why this is not possible. -- Neil Bothwick (A)bort (R)etry (S)ell it signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Am Fri, 10 May 2013 03:15:25 -0500 schrieb Dale rdalek1...@gmail.com: [...] I'm glad you posted this. I thought maybe I had hit a time warp or something. Since he posted it twice, I guess he still doesn't like it. :/ Dale :-) :-) Hey now, let's give him a chance :) . He's trying something new and is attempting to get used to it and understand it. -- Marc Joliet -- People who think they know everything really annoy those of us who know we don't - Bjarne Stroustrup signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Am 10.05.2013 04:59, schrieb Thomas Mueller: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. Tom . and how do you deal with the problem of several packages having the same name? Or.. you don't look at that stuff, besides some cases of severe damage control, you never have to go there?
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Marc Joliet mar...@gmx.de wrote: Am Fri, 10 May 2013 03:15:25 -0500 schrieb Dale rdalek1...@gmail.com: [...] I'm glad you posted this. I thought maybe I had hit a time warp or something. Since he posted it twice, I guess he still doesn't like it. :/ Dale :-) :-) Hey now, let's give him a chance :) . He's trying something new and is attempting to get used to it and understand it. Trying something new? On the gentoo mailing list? He's a witch, I say, burn him! ;) -- This email is:[ ] actionable [ ] fyi[x] social Response needed: [ ] yes [x] up to you [ ] no Time-sensitive: [ ] immediate[ ] soon [x] none
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Marc Joliet wrote: Am Fri, 10 May 2013 03:15:25 -0500 schrieb Dale rdalek1...@gmail.com: [...] I'm glad you posted this. I thought maybe I had hit a time warp or something. Since he posted it twice, I guess he still doesn't like it. :/ Dale :-) :-) Hey now, let's give him a chance :) . He's trying something new and is attempting to get used to it and understand it. Given how this list has put up with me this long, I certainly do the same for someone else. lol I still don't think he likes having to type all that stuff in tho. Honestly, me either. I hope he knows about tab completion. If he didn't, he should now. ;-) If my tab key breaks, I'm getting another keyboard, SOON. Dale :-) :-) P.S. Y'all be careful talking about putting up with me. :-) -- I am only responsible for what I said ... Not for what you understood or how you interpreted my words!
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
On 5/9/2013 22:59, Thomas Mueller wrote: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. Tom Use equery? $ man equery Equery is a collection of modules for querying the state of Gentoo packages, files and USE flags. -- staticsafe O ascii ribbon campaign - stop html mail - www.asciiribbon.org Please don't top post - http://goo.gl/YrmAb Don't CC me! I'm subscribed to whatever list I just posted on.
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
Am 08.05.2013 13:05, schrieb Thomas Mueller: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. What are you trying to accomplish? I mean, why do you need to navigate around /var/db/pkg? I'm pretty sure there's a better alternative for your needs.
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
2013/5/8 Michael Hampicke m...@hadt.biz Am 08.05.2013 13:05, schrieb Thomas Mueller: Having package data in /var/db/pkg/category/package-name carries the nuisance factor that finding a package involves a fishing expedition through many possible categories. I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? One can do ls /var/db/pkg/*/package-name but this is still an annoyance. I have some limited experience with Gentoo Linux on my older computer. Compiling the kernel took 130 minutes, and then the kernel failed to boot. What are you trying to accomplish? I mean, why do you need to navigate around /var/db/pkg? I'm pretty sure there's a better alternative for your needs. Have a look at eix or equery, just match them for your needs -- Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards Randolph Maaßen
Re: [gentoo-user] Annoying structure of /var/db/pkg/category/package-name database
On Wed, 8 May 2013 04:05:38 -0700 (PDT), Thomas Mueller wrote: I am spoiled by having /var/db/pkg/package-name in NetBSD pkgsrc and FreeBSD ports, though FreeBSD is wsitching to a different structure nkwon as pkgng. Is there any way to configure so as to avoid this annoyance in Gentoo? Like maybe making /var/db/pkg/package-name? No, because there are packages with the same name but in different categories. Just use eix or qlist to determine the correct category and go from there. -- Neil Bothwick If at first you don't succeed, well...darn. signature.asc Description: PGP signature
