diff --git a/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ports/chapter.xml b/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ports/chapter.xml index 39d26ffa0a..3b92da25e3 100644 --- a/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ports/chapter.xml +++ b/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ports/chapter.xml @@ -14,42 +14,42 @@ ports packages &os; is bundled with a rich collection of system tools as - part of the base system. However, there is only so much one can - do before needing to install an additional third-party - application to get real work done. &os; provides two + part of the base system. In addition, &os; provides two complementary technologies for installing third-party software: - the &os; Ports Collection (for installing from source), and - packages (for installing from pre-built binaries). Either + the &os; Ports Collection, for installing from source, and + packages, for installing from pre-built binaries. Either method may be used to install software from local media or from the network. - After reading this chapter, you will know how to: + After reading this chapter, you will know: - Install third-party binary software packages. + The difference between binary packages and ports. - Build third-party software from source by using the + How to find third-party software that has been ported + to &os;. + + + + How to manage binary packages using the traditional + package system. + + + + How to manage binary packages using + pkgng. + + + + How to build third-party software from source using the Ports Collection. - Remove previously installed packages or ports. - - - - Override the default values used by the Ports - Collection. - - - - Find the appropriate software package. - - - - Upgrade installed software. + What to do if a software installation fails.