Simultaneous 'make install' s?

[Jerry M. Howell II]

On Mon, Oct 18, 2004 at 01:12:24AM +0100, Dave wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:30:56 -0400, you wrote:
> 
> >Is it safe to run 'make install' on several packages in /usr/port/ at 
> >the same time?
> >
> >For example, if I want to build /usr/port/mail/thunderbird and 
> >/usr/port/java/jdk14 at the same time, will they collide?
> >
> >Or is it better to just install software one-by-one?
> 
> It depends (pun INtended <g>)
> 
> I'd say do them one at a time.  If you install two ports which have one or
> more dependancies in common, both might try to install it.  This might
> cause problems.  Then again, it might not.  I've not been brave enough to
> try it.
> 
I have and I agree. One at a time is the best bet. I have run into
problems when I make install several ports at the same time. No time
savings when your stuck trying to uninstall a prtialy installed port