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Author: Fallen
Date: 19-01-03 12:25
Hello,
1 - The pkg_version command says that my packages need upgrading. But how can I do that?
2 - What are the advantages of upgrading the system to a new version? Isn't just upgrading the ports tree and the software enough? How long does it takes to upgrade a slow system?
3 - I get a "Cannot open makefile. Error code 2" message when I try to install xmms-midi. What can I do?
Thanks!
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Author: Dan Langille
Date: 20-01-03 00:36
Fallen wrote:
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> Hello,
>
> 1 - The pkg_version command says that my packages need
> upgrading. But how can I do that?
Look for portupgrade on this website.
> 2 - What are the advantages of upgrading the system to a new
> version?
Read the release notes for the version you are upgrading to.
> Isn't just upgrading the ports tree and the software
> enough?
The ports tree is just your applications. It does not upgrade the operating system.
> How long does it takes to upgrade a slow system?
It depends. My guess: more than an hour. Less than a day. Depending on how well your first time goes. And what you are upgrading to/from.
> 3 - I get a "Cannot open makefile. Error code 2" message when
> I try to install xmms-midi. What can I do?
What command did you issue? From what directory?
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Author: Fallen
Date: 20-01-03 23:41
Hello,
I am upgrading my ports since 16:00 and I am still in the second port...
Isn't there a way to upgrade my software by packages?
And about the xmms-midi, I've tried "make install" at /usr/ports/audio/xmms-midi as root.
And another question: Is it wise to install 2 ports at the same time, or something could get wrong?
Thanks!
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Author: ian
Date: 27-01-03 09:19
I recently upgraded from the 4.7 ISO distribution to -STABLE, the machine is a slow one, a 433Mhz Celeron with a 5400rpm HDD, the whole process of build/install world and the kernel took around 4 hours.
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