I have been compiling the ports and some of the ports fail flat. On
checking the ftp.openbsd.org, I found the ports.tar.gz was created on
Sep 1. Will there be a newer ports file, since a lot ports dont
compile some because of missing files to be downloaded, Others just
give error that kernel interface has changed and the downloaded source
is not compilable against the 4.2 kernel.


Manpreet

ftp> ls /pub/OpenBSD/snapshots/ports.tar.gz
227 Entering Passive Mode (129,128,5,191,169,249)
150 Have a Gorilla.
-r--r--r--    1 1114     1114     13733974 Nov 26 04:05 ports.tar.gz
226 There, everyone likes a Gorilla.
ftp> bye

http://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq15.html#NoFun

Using a snapshot ports tree to use with RELEASE or STABLE is very

I don't see how this faq applies to the OP.  It refers to making sure
your source and your ports tree are in sync.  It doesn't mention using
the snapshot ports tree.

// juan


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"15.4.1 - I'm getting all kinds of crazy errors. I just can't seem to get
this ports stuff working at all." sounds about right to me.

Right, but is he using a snapshot?  I don't think so.

// juan


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In that case, 4.2 release ports.tar.gz, dated Sept 1 2007, is the right one.

i am using the 4.2 release and that's why wondering if the ports tree
is a little outdated, since  alot of stuff has changed over from
september 1 to Novemeber 1 when 4.2 actually released. Arent the
release base and ports in sync?

it's not possible to build thousands of packages and burn cdroms and
then ship them so that they arrive before the release date if we start
on the release date.

I think he's talking about having the ports tree updated online.

// juan


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If you follow -current, then you need to update your src and ports tree,
rebuild the kernel, and then try building the ports (with the updated source).
If you follow -release, then the snapshot should work fine. These are mere
guesses, as your email lacks information.

Oh, and if you follow -current http://www.openbsd.org/faq/current.html
is a good place to look.

-Amarendra