I'm a Linux newbie (but a long-time MacOSX user.) I have a two-part question, but it needs a little background first…
I built MacPorts from source. I ./configured it to install itself, all ports, and all port dependencies into ~/macports instead of /opt/local. This way I don't need to be root to run the port command, and everything I do (or wish I hadn't done) goes into my home directory instead of onto the system proper.
So, as a fan of MacPorts on my Mac, I have a two-part question:
1: What is the equivalent to MacPorts in the Linux world?
2: Can the Linux equivalent also be compiled from source so that I can run it non-privileged and also control where the ports and their dependencies get installed?
Thanks,
-James
Best Answer
Most distros will come with their own package management system that will provide you with similar functionality. If you want something very similar to MacPorts though, I'd suggest you use Gentoo Linux which has portage.