Re: many files, simple history

On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 23:27, Michael Witten [off-list ref] wrote:

On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 21:57, Ali Tofigh [off-list ref] wrote:

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(i almost
always build from source code and install in non-standard locations).

It would make a lot more sense to use a package manager.

you're probably right, but if i want to keep up with all my everyday
obligations, then i have to chose my battles carefully. for many
tasks, there are specialized tools that can be used, but these always
come at the expense of having to learn them. and if those tasks aren't
performed on a daily basis, then i don't stand a chance at remembering
what i've learned and i have to relearn them over and over again.

/ali

You might find that Arch Linux's `pacman' provides everything that you
need; it's really easy to define your own packages and build from
source, allowing pacman to manage dependencies, locate which package
owns which file, and upgrade/remove packages.

I bet gentoo's `emerge' would also be viable.