ctm(1) deprecation in the FreeBSD base system?
Montgomery-Smith, Stephen
stephen at missouri.edu
Tue Oct 23 17:20:34 UTC 2018
On 10/23/18 11:44 AM, Stefan Esser wrote:
> Am 23.10.18 um 17:27 schrieb Montgomery-Smith, Stephen:
>> I have no problem turning ctm into a port. But I would appreciate
>> advice on whether there is a standard or easy process for converting
>> software from the FreeBSD base to a port. If not, I can muddle my way
>> through it. But give me some time (a few months) to get it done,
>> because the rest of my life is making heavy demands on me right now.
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> I could spend a few hours to perform the conversion to a port and to
> test it. I've a happy CTM user, many years ago, and I can understand
> that it still may be useful in special situations.
>
> The source archive will need to be hosted somewhere. Do you have a
> preference (e.g., on a FreeBSD server, or on Github, Gitlab, ...)?
That would be great.
I have familiarity with github, using svn to checkout and commit. So
that may be the best choice.
Don't forget to include the patches here:
ftp://ctm.berklix.org/pub/FreeBSD/development/CTM/svn-cur/
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