2. USE flags (Updated November 3, 2006) http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=2&chap=2 I think there is one point in the explanation of Gentoo USE-settings which makes it difficul for new users to understand how useflags are combined: Gentoo writes: >As previously mentioned, all USE-flags are declared >inside the USE variable. >[...] >Code Listing 2: An example USE setting in /etc/make.conf >USE="-kde -qt3 -qt4 ldap" The problem is, that the reader of the document may think that all portage useflags are stored in an (environment) USE variable, and that statements like 'USE="-kde -qt3 -qt4 ldap"' or 'USE="-java" emerge mozilla' will overwrite/replace all default useflags. Of course, if reading the document very carefully, all will become clear. And I hope if you read my remarks very carefully, my criticism will become clear too. But maybe I am wrong. Best regards Stefan Salewski
so what's the request ? we mention the fact that USE is incremental earlier on ?
What vapier said -- the docs are very clear about USE flags. We also already note emerging with " USE="-X" emerge links " will do things like override a global value set in make.conf, but only that value. Doc stays as-is, thanks.
