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On Tue, 19 May 2009 10:32:01 -0700, felix@×××××××.com wrote: |
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> So, what is the proper way to recreate a proper world file? If |
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> depclean can finally run one of these days when gentoo gets back in |
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> sync, is staring with an empty world file as good as anything else? |
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No, starting with your existing world and removing packages, then running |
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--declean is the way to do it. |
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> The idea of trying to make intelligent guesses about which packages |
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> are truly top level, out of 3000+ packages, is not enticing. |
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It's not that hard, just remove anything you don't run yourself or as a |
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startup service. Start by deleting any lib packages. |
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Neil Bothwick |
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furbling, v.: |
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Having to wander through a maze of ropes at an airport or bank |
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even when you are the only person in line. |
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-- Rich Hall, "Sniglets" |
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