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Old September 11th, 2009, 20:19
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what is the easiest way of removing all the packages i installed using pkg_add -r and install the ports instead?
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# pkg_delete -a. Then read this.
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Old September 11th, 2009, 20:53
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Or, just install ports-mgmt/portmaster and use it to either upgrade or reinstall your ports. No need to uninstall them all first.
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tnx, phoenix - this was easier than we were doing it.
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