[gentoo-dev] Sets vs Meta ebuilds

[William L. Thomson Jr.]

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.

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William L. Thomson Jr.