Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 20:28:01 -0700 From: Ara@Avvali.COM To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: how to update freebsd? newbie Message-ID: <20040721032801.6942.qmail@webmail01.mesa1.secureserver.net>
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hi i am sorry if this is a stupid question i ask but i am willing to see if someone helps me to understand the freebsd update process, i just came from redhat so forgive me i did couple of readings on line and used handbook, even bought a freebsd unleashed book, but i still have not got this i have to install cvsup-without-GUI and then synchronize the sources. then sync the port collection and then build work to keep it updated/ but build work takes a while and i don't think this is a good idea to do everyday. is there any way so i can just get the required packages built or even download a pre-made package from ftp? also what happens let's say i install gimp 2.x and next week 2.y comes up, is there any way so it automatically checks everyday to see if there is a new version and download and install from packages? help is appreciated
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