28 Mar
2008
28 Mar
'08
2:27 p.m.
Anders F Björklund wrote:
Michael Franz:
Also, which is better to use: lib:libX11:XFree86 or port:xorg-libX11 ?
The first version is better (lib:), because then one can use a system version of X11 (such as Apple's X11.app) instead of having to install either of the "XFree86" or "xorg*" ports...
But the XFree86 port also checks for X11 and the X11SDK and spits out error messages explaining what the user needs to install.
Currently GCC and X11 are on the list of exceptions where using the system versions is generally recommended over building a new version from ports (unless somehow needed)
X11 in MacPorts is totally outdated, I think. Someone could step up to convert to Xquartz? Rainer