Re: [gentoo-dev] Sets vs Meta ebuilds

[Lucas Ramage]

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On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 12:32 PM, William L. Thomson Jr. <wlt-ml@××××××.com>
wrote:

> I have been playing with some package sets and I like the concept of
> sets quite a lot. However there is one big drawback. You cannot use a
> package set in a profile. Or at least I do not think you can. I have
> looked into it a bit and does not seem like it is possible.
>
> I know I can create a meta ebuild and use it like a package set. I
> think it would be useful to have package sets be able to be used in a
> profile like meta ebuilds. It would likely reduce the need or use of
> meta packages. Not sure if there is any benefit to that approach over a
> set.
>
> I think sets have benefits over meta packages. This was the most
> comprehensive document on sets, benefits, uses, etc. Other than the
> general docs on the wiki.
> https://makuro.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/intro-to-portage-sets/
>
> I  would really like to be able to use package sets in profiles. I
> think of use and benefit to others as well.
>
> --
> William L. Thomson Jr.
>



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