statically compiled files left over after a 'make world'

[Matthew Seaman]

On Thu, Aug 07, 2003 at 10:40:35AM +0300, Paulius Bulotas wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> what about make variable INSTALL in /etc/make.conf:
> #INSTALL=install -C
> 
> IMO, if you have it uncommented, then it's possible, that you will get
> more unchanged files after installworld and delete some useful files.
> Of course, -C is not the default and I doubt anyone needs it (or someone
> explain why ;)

The most useful thing that the -C option gets you is that it helps you
avoid making unnecessary backup copies of most of the system when
you're using an incremental backup scheme.

	Cheers,

	Matthew

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