Pkgsrc on Powerpc

[Majoris]

So, having a true unix under the hood has it's perks. Which is why a G5 can still be a good workstation.
Well now there is pkgsrc binaries for our G4/G5 https://pkgsrc.geeklan.co.uk/reports/current/Darwin-8/20160312.0432/ . There is over 9,000+ up to date packages to choose from. https://mail-index.netbsd.org/pkgsrc-bulk/2015/11/07/msg012171.html Instruction for those who don't mind hitting the termial are here http://ppcluddite.blogspot.com/2015/01/getting-started-with-pkgsrc.html The mirror(binary) is down at the moment. I email the person who build the bulk package. For the adventurous you can compile pkgsrc on mac. Get the pkgsrc here http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/pkgsrc/current/pkgsrc.tar.bz2 tar xvjf *.tar.bz2 && cd /pkgsrc/bootstrap | sudo ./bootstrap --binary-macpkg --abi=32 powerpc, gcc
Takes a while to build.
Don't forget to export PATH=/usr/pkg/sbin:/usr/pkg/bin:$PATH (or how ever you like it in your path)
MANPATH=/usr/pkg/man

If you have pkgsrc in a different location. You can add it to the path.


If your running a G5 you can use a 64bit abi. I don't use it though.

checking if the linker (/usr/libexec/gcc/powerpc-apple-darwin9/4.0.1/ld) is GNU ld... no
Your going to need Xcode 3.1.4 installed. As this uses the gcc to bootstrap.

 

[Lastic]

Thanks for the links, by the mirror do you mean http://sevan.mit.edu/packages/ ?

 

[Majoris]

Now I'm working on

Thanks for the links, by the mirror do you mean http://sevan.mit.edu/packages/ ?

Yes it's not working

 

[Majoris]

https://files.venture37.com/pkgsrc/packages/3rdparty/Darwin-8/
This is for G4 users. But can be used in a G5.
You can add this to your path if you installed pkgsrc. You can download the bootstrap or make your own. Some surprises in this bulk. Including the latest firefox and mplayer.

 

[Majoris]

Spent all weekend tinkering around with pkgsrc. Was able to get some great stuff installed. Including youtube-dl. Right now I'm working on getting wireshark build with qt5.