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From: kpneal@interpath.com (Kevin P. Neal)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc
Subject: Re: NetBSD-1.1 add on packages..
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 96 00:07:27 GMT
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In article <96215.1057393CQBJOZ@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu>, ishwar rattan <3CQBJOZ@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu> wrote:
> 
>Wher are the binaries and sources for popular packages like:
>     gostscript, latex/tex, XView etc. for NetBSD-1.1?

Many many pieces of software for Unix will compile without 
TOO much trouble under NetBSD. 

Ghostscript does, XView I had some trouble with, and TeX I haven't
tried (yet).

Also, check the FreeBSD "ports" section, it's very helpful as it
contains patches to get the software working under FreeBSD. This
means it is almost a sure bet that the patched software will
compile under NetBSD.


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