Re: Upgrading binaries

From: Johan Berg (NOSPAMjohan_at_ircnet.se)
Date: 12/11/04

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    Huub wrote:
    > Hi,
    >
    > I have installed a number of binaries using pkgsrc, and want to upgrade
    > them. Can I do that in a similar way as on FreeBSD using something like
    > portupgrade?
    >
    > Thanks
    >
    > Huub

    I can recommend that you install pkg_install and try pkg_chk -us out. A
    really good program for keeping your pkgsrc up to date. You can read my
    HOWTO at http://k.jb.nu/doc/unix/bsd/netbsd-update.html 

    -- 
Johan Berg
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