Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 10:13:30 +0300 (IDT) From: Nadav Eiron <nadav@barcode.co.il> To: "Randal S. Masutani" <randal@comtest.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Ports and Packages versions Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.91.970610101215.12802F-100000@gatekeeper.barcode.co.il> In-Reply-To: <199706100340.RAA11106@oldyeller.comtest.com>
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On Mon, 9 Jun 1997, Randal S. Masutani wrote: > I am currently running 2.1.7 and would like to install some of the > newer updated ports and packages that are available in 2.2.2 and > current. Is this possible are there any compatibility issues? > I would like to run the new version of samba v1.9.16p11 which has > support for WINS. The 2.1.7 port and package is using samba > v1.9.15p8 only. Your millage may vary greatly. With the packages, it *might* work, but I suspect there's a pretty good chance it won't. With the port, I guess it has a better chance, but still, it may use some new features. You can try it out, but be prepared to get your hands dirty. Or you could upgrade to 2.2.2 :-) > > Thank you, > Randal Masutani > > **************************** > ComTest Technologies, Inc. > 3049 Ualena St., Suite 1005 > Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 > **************************** > Nadav
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