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Subject: Re: cvsup frequency?
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> How often does it make sense to cvsup/make world?

There is no one answer to such a question.  You need to
make your own sense.  Here is what makes sense to me (for me).

If it ain't broke, why fix it?   Introducing even a
minor change can be quite destabilizing to your
computing environment.

In general, I "make world" about once per minor release on
-stable boxes.  I may update portions of the operating
systems on occassion IF I have a particular need.  However,
I have no problem leaving a well running box alone
indefinitely.

I should note that even on my "toy" (ie: -current) box, I
only "make world" when a new "toy" I desire requires it
(maybe once per month).

If nothing else, this reduces the opportunity for me to hose
my data.  Always remember: you are biggest risk to your data.

Kurt


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