Re: Difference between package-1.0 and package-1.0p0

From: Jakub Głazik (zytek_at_ostrow-wlkp.net)
Date: 09/28/05


Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:22:57 +0200

adelfino wrote:
> Hi, I'm installing some packages, but I don't understand what does p...
> implicates.
>
> For examples, there are different packages for Mozilla Firefox 1.0.6:
>
> mozilla-firefox-1.0.6.tgz
> mozilla-firefox-1.0.6p0.tgz
> mozilla-firefox-1.0.6p3.tgz
>
> What is the difference?
>
> Thx, ;)

pN is used when a package is updated but software version remains the
same. for example packaging fixes, security patches etc.

use the newest version available.

-- 
.: Jakub Głazik
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