RE: [newbie] Upgrading .tgz package

2001-12-18 Thread Franki
does 1.0.tgz have an uninstall script in it? Its probably a source package, so you are not just installing or upgrading it, you are probably compilin and installing it.. is there a readme or install file in the tarball? you need to have a look at that, usually if there is a possible upgrade they

Re: [newbie] Upgrading .tgz package

2001-12-18 Thread Anuerin G. Diaz
five ways: the thoughtful packager way (such as WineX, a very good bunch ;-): from the old source directory, do make uninstall. these should remove the old package and then proceed with installing the new one. be wary that dependent applications on this package may go berserk. the patient ins