Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:24:03 -0400 From: Brad Lisoweski <blisowes@cgocable.net> To: "Cerebus" <cerebus@mindspring.com>, <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: A question of ports Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19990411222403.009147e0@pop.cgocable.net> In-Reply-To: <03c301be83c2$f9bc16a0$b10611ac@internal.mindspring.com>
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>Here's the situation: Let's say there's a program out there that's at >version 1.5 but the version in the ports tree is 1.0. What's the best way >to get the latest version? Should I just wait for it to be updated in the >ports tree, or is it okay to download it and install it myself? >Furthermore, would it be best to throw it into the dists directory and try >to make install as normal, or should I try and compile it by hand? > >In all actuality, I'd like to have the latest Enlightenment and Gnome stuff >but the tarballs in the tree are a bit behind schedule. What's the best way >to stay up-to-date? (Or should I just go completely mad and hang out in the >CVS for 'em?) I find that the ports tree is 'fairly' current. I usually CVSup the ports tree every other week or so to stay current. However, if there is something that you must have, then go get it and do it yourself. I don't know how well the ports collection handles upgrades of software. So, if you've already got something installed, it might be better to do the upgrade by hand. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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