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Subject: Re: How to use snapshots
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"fbsd_user" <fbsd_user@a1poweruser.com> writes:

> ftp://current.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/snapshots/   looks like install disc1
> content.
> 
> How or what do I need to run to use this to update my system?
> 
> Been to the official handbook with no luck.

It's exactly like any other install image.
Boot the floppies and do a binary upgrade.