Re: A quick and probably stupid question

[Dave Korn <dave dot korn dot cygwin at googlemail dot com>]

On 22/04/2010 01:50, Tom Williams wrote:

> 
> Thanks for the info.  I haven't downloaded anything from that site but
> I've browsed it.   The thing is, I'll need to go through "channels" to
> get that package installed on the system vs my building it in my home
> directory work area. 
> 
> I think I'll go through "channels" and let them install binutils in the
> proper place and get on with my life.  :)

  Well:

http://www.sunfreeware.com/faq.html#q7

suggests various ways to install the packages in non-standard locations;
they're talking in particular about moving /usr/local -> /opt, but it might be
just as suitable for your home dir.

  However I don't know about solaris packaging, so that's where I'll have to
stop offering suggestions now!

    cheers,
      DaveK