Re: [gentoo-dev] Is /var/cache the right place for repositories?

[Sebastian Pipping]

On 20.12.2012 18:27, Ulrich Mueller wrote:
> Now I wonder: After removal of e.g. the Portage tree from a system, it
> is generally not possible to restore it. (It can be refetched, but not
> to its previous state.)
>
> Same is true for distfiles, at least to some degree. They may have
> vanished upstream or from mirrors.
>
> Maybe /var/lib would be a better choice? It would also take care of
> the issue with fetch-restricted files.

Thanks for bringing it up.  What you address above is the exact reason
why Layman's home was moved to /var/lib/layman/ eventually.  It has a
cache aspect, bit it's not a true cache.

Best,



Sebastian