FreeBSD Repositories Explained – Fix Missing Packages Easily (No packages available....)
Fix missing packages on FreeBSD by switching from the Quarterly to Latest repository branch. This guide uses GNOME as an example but applies to any package facing this issue.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:09 Setting the scene
00:56 Problem description (No packages available to install matching)
01:26 Update the system
02:13 The error is still there (No packages available to install matching)
02:23 Search for a package
03:13 FreeBSD Handbook
04:06 Switch from Quarterly branch to Latest branch
05:03 Update the package repository catalog
06:14 Bonus tips (diff + FreeBSD Ports)
LINKS
FreeBSD ESSENTIALS series: Package Management
• FreeBSD ESSENTIALS series: Package Ma...
FreeBSD ESSENTIALS series: working with the FREEBSD PORTS collection
• FreeBSD ESSENTIALS series: working wi...
How to install GNOME on FREEBSD
• How to install GNOME on FREEBSD
How to install XFCE on FREEBSD
• How to install XFCE on FREEBSD
How to install LXQt on FREEBSD 14.1 (Twm / Openbox)
• How to install LXQt on FREEBSD 14.1 (...
How to install KDE on FREEBSD
• How to install KDE on FREEBSD
How to INSTALL KDE Plasma 6 on FreeBSD 14.1 (Step-by-Step)
• How to INSTALL KDE Plasma 6 on FreeBS...
How to UPGRADE from KDE Plasma 5 to KDE Plasma 6 on FREEBSD 14.1 (Step-by-Step)
• How to UPGRADE from KDE Plasma 5 to K...
How to install MATE on FREEBSD 14.1
• How to install MATE on FREEBSD 14.1
How to install CINNAMON on FREEBSD
• How to install CINNAMON on FREEBSD
Watch the FreeBSD and GhostBSD Playlist
• FreeBSD and GhostBSD
SOURCES
FreeBSD Handbook
https://docs.freebsd.org/en/books/han...
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DISCLAIMER
The instructions in this video are for informational purposes only. Follow these steps at your own risk. TECHMIMIC cannot be held responsible for any data loss, damage, or issues that may arise. Always back up your data before making any changes.
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