Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 13:15:58 -0500 (EST) From: "Jeffrey M. Metcalf" <jeffrey_m._metcalf@ccmail.bms.com> To: questions@freebsd.org Cc: metcalf@imagine.com Subject: Upgrading to FreeBSD 2.1.5 Message-ID: <9607278411.AA841178315@ccgate0.bms.com>
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Hello,
I would like to update to FreeBSD 2.1.5 from FreeBSD 2.1.0 by
downloading files from ftp.freebsd.org. My system contains the
following distributions:
minimal binaries + manual pages
kernel sources
XFree86
I don't imagine that anything has changed in XFree86 since the 2.1.0
distribution. Is that true?
I also have added various packages and ports from the 2.1.0 CDROM
distribution. Might I have to recompile or reinstall any of these?
If so, must I download new packages and ports, or just
reinstall/recompile the ones on my 2.1.0 CDROM?
My main question is, which files should I have to download to make the
transition from FreeBSD 2.1.0 to FreeBSD 2.1.5 without rebuilding the
entire system? I presume that I should download the bin and (sys) src
and possibly the manpages distributions. Is there anything that I
have missed? I presume that I should download
a new installation floppy image to use the "upgrade to 2.1.5" option.
I would just purchase the CDROM, but I am waiting on the new vfatfs
filesystem and I can't afford much at this point. I want to remain
current until the release with vfatfs. Then I will buy another CDROM.
Thank You,
J. Metcalf
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