Re: Upgrading binaries

From: Huub (v.niekerk_at_freeler.nl)
Date: 12/19/04


Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:17:04 +0100

Johan Berg wrote:
> 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
>
Thank you



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