From 2852b2836da3d8e395a88397c8cf29f72cf03817 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jack Nagel Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:48 -0500 Subject: Clarify `install --force` Since 5bddaf2e ("Stop supportinb `brew install --force`), the --force argument is still useful but only to overcome the blacklist restrictions. Document this. Signed-off-by: Jack Nagel --- Library/Contributions/manpages/brew.1.md | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'Library') diff --git a/Library/Contributions/manpages/brew.1.md b/Library/Contributions/manpages/brew.1.md index a59eaecba..b96f03b76 100644 --- a/Library/Contributions/manpages/brew.1.md +++ b/Library/Contributions/manpages/brew.1.md @@ -145,9 +145,8 @@ For the full command list, see the COMMANDS section. is usually the name of the formula to install, but may also be the URL for an arbitrary formula. - If `--force` is passed, will install even if it is already - installed. This can be used to re-install a formula without removing - it first. + If `--force` is passed, will install if it exists, even if it + is blacklisted. If `--debug` is passed and brewing fails, open a shell inside the temporary directory used for compiling. -- cgit v1.2.3