macports without root?

[Paul M. Lambert]

Thanks!

Paul M. Lambert

On Oct 15, 2006, at 18:09, Daniel J. Luke wrote:

> On Oct 15, 2006, at 5:00 PM, Paul M. Lambert wrote:
>> The apache2 port tries to install a startup item, so I've made a  
>> simple patch to macports to allow a startupitem type of "none"  
>> that just ignores it.
>
> This patch should be put into trac (with the base component) so  
> that someone with commit to base/ can review and apply it.
>
>> What's the best, most reasonable approach for encouraging portfile  
>> maintainers to accept my patches?
>
> Attach the patch to a bug/ticket in trac and assign it to the  
> maintainer. (and make sure to include that the patch enables the  
> port to be installed without being root)
>
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