curiosity question, source port add or package add?

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pgmrdlm

I know its each persons preference, but just out of curiosity. Why?

Me, I prefer source. Even though most of my machines are p4's with only a couple gig of memory. Meaning, major ports compile for ever. I still would prefer the source compile.

I at least get to see the options, even though I may not change them.
I think it falls to I know all required peaces and parts are installed via compile. And if there are problems, I encountered them up front right in the beginning.

I have had some issues where I installed ports(kde3) via packages, and when I tried to update them via source compiles I encountered all kinds of problems. I don't know if the package had specific options selected that I didn't chose during the update process, but I just know it was a crap shoot.

So, source compile right from the beginning. Fight the battle right away for me. Learn your lessons up front.
 
Search the forums. There are several threads that go over the differences between ports/packages, and the pros/cons of each, along with which tools work best for each. This comes up a lot. There's no need for yet another thread on it. :)
 
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