[jwhat]

Hi markh,

thanks for getting back.

I understand where you are coming from.

I agree that the outputs from build process should be inst usable tardist files.

I have never used IRIX packaging tools so if/when I get to that point, it would be great to get assistance.

Raion has also done work with building inst package.

My model (in my mind is like this):
- (git clone port tree via NFS) | (irix ports bootstrap process) | (via ports boostrap dialog4ports) | (ports build openssl | pipe install into inst) | * (ports build others | pipe install into inst)

So core repeatable build / install process should create inst tardist package which can be installed via inst.

On local machine install -> inst/swmgr (rather than BSD install), but result is also set of tardist that can be feed up to binary repository for other to use via inst/swgr install.

Now I have played with this a bit more, I can see where Raion is going with Port "flavours".

This would allow FreeBSD Ports to become "xNIX-Ports" and a bit more liberated from FreeBSD and other BSDs.

Cheers from Oz,

jwhat/John