| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
projectle
Tux's lil' helper
Joined: 30 Jan 2005
Posts: 90
|
 Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: Binary package repository? [SOLVED] |
 |
|
I was wondering, is there a binary package repository for Gentoo PPC?
I know that I am probably using the wrong terminology...
What I would like is the ability to install binary versions of Xorg and Gnome at which point I can cross-grade over to the self-compiled versions when I get time.
The problem is that I have a couple systems that I would like to get Gentoo PPC on, but I am under a time crunch.
I was trying to find some livecd versions like Sabayon or Kororaa, but have yet to find anything PPC.
If anyone can help me out here, it will be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by projectle on Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:22 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
mw007
Apprentice
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 260
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You can always get a full install working on one machine, then use quickpkg to create your own binary versions of any package that you want. Keep in mind, quickpkg might not bundle the dependencies for the package you are creating.
For a quick introduction to quickpgk, try here. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nixnut
Bodhisattva
Joined: 09 Apr 2004
Posts: 10974
Location: the dutch mountains
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Binary package repository? |
|
|
| projectle wrote: | I was wondering, is there a binary package repository for Gentoo PPC?
I know that I am probably using the wrong terminology...
What I would like is the ability to install binary versions of Xorg and Gnome at which point I can cross-grade over to the self-compiled versions when I get time. |
There isn't a binary package repository for gentoo and there won't be one (at least not an official one). You can use the GRP cd of the 2006.0 release. The 2006.1 release which should be out soon will probably have a mini dvd (or damn large cd) iso with newer binary packages.
_________________
Please add [solved] to the initial post's subject line if you feel your problem is resolved. Help answer the unanswered
talk is cheap. supply exceeds demand |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
projectle
Tux's lil' helper
Joined: 30 Jan 2005
Posts: 90
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yea, GRP was what I was looking for. I am downloading the CD now and it should make everything go a lot more smoothly to get these systems operational in the mean time.
Thank you very much. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Gentoo on PPC
