Requirements / Goals

A lot of attempts have been made to create a good, usable graphical Ports / Package management interface. I think a good start is what does this thing need to do and who will use it.

Beginners - Immediate

• Do not care how the underlying system works.
• Just want the software to work with minimal intervention.
• Need alerts that new software is available.
• Should not be prompted for every single dependency.

Advanced

• Want detailed information.
• Want control over dependencies.
• Will most likely want to see detailed information about the upgrade (is this to fix a bug or a security flaw).

Now what should the program do:

1. Update existing software.
2. Apply security patches.
3. Allow users to select and install new software (aka ports).
4. Have two modes: beginner and advanced.

First Post

I am working on a graphical interface for the upcoming Midnight BSD's ports. This is a place where I will post new screenshots, requirements, progress, etc...