RFC: Changing apache2 to install its files to /opt/local/ instead of /opt/local/apache2

Matthew Ross narf_tm at macports.org
Sat Mar 1 06:56:00 PST 2008


I have been wanting this for a long time.
If I were you, I would look at patching the config.layout with a new  
layout.
You can then configure with --enable-layout=LAYOUT.
I believe this takes care of the paths in the default httpd.conf file  
for you.


On Mar 1, 2008, at 7:30 AM, js wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> As you know, current apache2 port uses /opt/local/apache2 as a prefix.
> This is a bit different from other ports using /opt/local as a prefix.
> This problem always confused me, so I think it would be nice if
> it changed to use the same prefix.
> This change, however, would need a lot of work,
> like changing paths inside the httpd.conf,
> but if you'd like this idea, I'd be willing to help to get it done.
>
> Could you please give me some comments/suggestions on this?
>
> Thanks.
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