Changes between Version 44 and Version 45 of FAQ


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Oct 20, 2008, 8:00:29 PM (16 years ago)
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Point out alternatives for syncing if opening a firewall isn't possible

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    124124=== What do I do if `port selfupdate` doesn't work or the Rsync server refuses connections? ===
    125 First try `sudo port -d selfupdate` to get all errors to display. If your connection to the rsync server fails you may get blocked by a firewall or other network control software. If you run PeerGuardian disable all filters or create an exception for rsync.macports.org. ticket:12684
     125First try `sudo port -d selfupdate` to get all errors to display. If your connection to the rsync server fails you may get blocked by a firewall or other network control software. If you run PeerGuardian disable all filters or create an exception for rsync.macports.org.
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     127If getting through a firewall is not a possibility, there are other methods you can use which are a bit more manual:
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     129 * [wiki:howto/SyncingWithSVN  You can sync your port tree using Subversion]
     130 * [wiki:howto/PortTreeTarball You can download a tarball, built daily, and update with that]
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