Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of howto/ShareArchives2

Timestamp:

Aug 4, 2011, 6:35:54 PM (13 years ago)

Author:

fracai

Comment:

Clarification regarding the definition of "build" and "installation" systems.

howto/ShareArchives2

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 == Installation ==
 
-Note: This HowTo assumes a MacPorts installation prefix of '''/opt/local'''. If you have installed to an alternate location, please update the paths accordingly.
+Note, this HowTo assumes a MacPorts installation prefix of '''/opt/local'''. If you have installed to an alternate location, please update the paths accordingly.
+
+Also, the installation steps will refer to a '''build''' and '''installation''' systems. The '''build''' system compiles, signs, and shares ports and archives. Each '''installation''' system retrieves the archives and installs the port, without having to compile anything.
 
 === Step 1: '''Generate signing keys''' ===
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 The public and private keys can be stored anywhere as long as they are accessible to the following steps. This tutorial has them placed on the build system at '''/opt/local/share/macports/'''.
 
-Note: While the build system need only have access to the private key, it's a good idea to store both the public and private keys in the same location. The installation system should only have access to the public key.
+Note: While the build system need only have access to the private key, it's a good idea to store both the public and private keys in the same location on the build system for safe keeping. The installation system should only have access to the public key.
 
 === Step 2: '''Let's sign some packages''' ===