Date: Sat, 01 Apr 1995 04:53:54 +0100 From: Gary Palmer <gary@palmer.demon.co.uk> To: kristyn@gnu.ai.mit.edu Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freefall.cdrom.com> Subject: Re: Snapshots? How to use? Message-ID: <180.796708434@palmer.demon.co.uk> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Fri, 31 Mar 1995 22:30:50 CDT." <9504010331.AA01097@spiff.gnu.ai.mit.edu>
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In message <9504010331.AA01097@spiff.gnu.ai.mit.edu>, kristyn@gnu.ai.mit.edu writes: > I'm trying to decide whether or not to upgrade to 2.0 from 1.1.5.1 and I'm >not sure how to use the snapshots. Do I have to get the 2.0 release first, >then overlay it with a snapshot? Or do I just get a snapshot and install from >scratch? And then what do I do when the next snapshot comes out? >Just overlay? The snapshots serve several purposes. They test new kernel/user land code for weaknesses, and they also test the installation system. As such, they are full releases in their own right (apart from the version numbering). You don't install a snap over 2.0-RELEASE, you install the snap. And the obly way (that I know of) to stay with -current is to compile the source code I'm afraid. Delta's aren't produced for SNAP releases... Also, if you are willing to hold on a month or two more, I'd go for 2.1 actually. It'll be a lot nicer to set up, and should have some outstanding nits fixed. Gary
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