Registry corrupt?

[Wojciech Puchar]

>>>>>> Some of the programs will not run after rehash or even when given the
>>>>>> precise path to the program. System doesn't "see" several but not all
>>>>>> programs. I've upgraded several servers (using source files -- cvsup)
>>>>>> withoug any such problem. It's just this one machine.
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> BTW2: Yes, I do know this isn't windows and doesn't have a "registry" per
> se in that regard, but "something" does keep track of the programs

package manages has it's database in /var/db/pkg

but it's COMPLETELY different that registry. it only keep track of package 
files etc.

> installed and I've never located that place/file/db not having a crucial
> reason to before.