[MacPorts] SummerOfCode modified

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Changed page "SummerOfCode" by snc at macports.org from 209.6.40.176*
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Diff URL: <https://trac.macports.org/wiki/SummerOfCode?action=diff&version=174>
Revision 174
Comment: updated binaries (chroot and variants)

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 ==== Binaries ==== #binaries
 
-MacPorts project does not provide binaries yet (installation of pre-compiled software without compiling from source). This project consists of the setup of a chroot mechanism to automatically build packages, send reports on failures and implement a distribution mechanism to allow users to fetch compressed and signed binary packages. This task could extend to support universal binaries, multiple variants, and cross-testing (building on one box and testing on another).
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-This also includes to cleanly separate building software from installing it, by using binary archives. For this, a PkgIndex is needed that in addition to the PortIndex information also contains the binary versions needed and available. Additionally, a pkg(1) command could be developed that would allow to install from packages only without needing Xcode or the ports tree like port(1) does. The installations from binary (pkg add) should be able to cooperate with the installations from source (port install).
+MacPorts project provides binaries but needs its several enhancements. This task would include updating the chroot mechanism (ceased being functional with Snow Leopard) and adding support for variants.
 
 See also [wiki:MPAB MacPorts AutoBuild].
 

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