Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 01:05:04 -0800 From: Kris Kennaway <kris@obsecurity.org> To: Eric <eric@tek-shop.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: recommended way to update Message-ID: <20011202010504.B5568@xor.obsecurity.org> In-Reply-To: <200112020842.fB28gMA25076@syndicate.tek-shop.com>; from eric@tek-shop.com on Sun, Dec 02, 2001 at 12:37:40AM -0800 References: <200112020842.fB28gMA25076@syndicate.tek-shop.com>
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--dTy3Mrz/UPE2dbVg Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable On Sun, Dec 02, 2001 at 12:37:40AM -0800, Eric wrote: > I'm wondering if there is a preferred way to update (non system) software= on=20 > a BSD box. >=20 > specifically, I'm using mozilla .9.3 and I noticed that .9.6 is out. I've= =20 > also heard the KDE 2.2.2 will be out soon (if not already). >=20 > Do I have to wait for a freebsd version of this software to arrive, or ca= n it=20 > be installed now? I don't know what you mean by this. > And how? Should I delete the old packages and install new ones? Or will= =20 > installing new on top of old be Ok. Use portupgrade to upgrade your ports - it's by far the easiest way. > Is there anything stopping me from downloading the source and compiling i= t?=20 No. > Will it put things in the proper places, or is that my job. Yes, it will probably do things differently than the port will, may be missing essential patches, may not even compile, and you won't be able to uninstall it. Still want to do it on your own? :) > Should I sync my ports tree? It would seem to be a necessary prerequisite for installing an updated port :-) > There doesn't seem to be any good documentation on updating software. The= re's=20 > lots of good stuff on installing and deleting, but no upgrades. This is= =20 > especially more difficult when you deal with linux compatibility issues.= =20 There's documentation if you look for it..it can surely be improved. Perhaps once you figure it out you'll submit some updates. After all, that's the only way FreeBSD gets improved, is if people like yourself contribute their time and knowledge to the community. Kris --dTy3Mrz/UPE2dbVg Content-Type: application/pgp-signature Content-Disposition: inline -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.0.6 (FreeBSD) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE8Ce6/Wry0BWjoQKURAlTnAJ96lIrDc2bara+yAob8cuniwa0udACfVQw8 vkZzhOl+nRQZKlptg+fH2Ms= =YUhK -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --dTy3Mrz/UPE2dbVg-- To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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