Note that the batchfiles distribution on CRAN has two batch
programs:
copydir.bat
movedir.bat
that simplify the copying portion of the procedure you
discuss below. They can copy or move (copying
preserves the old directory but moving is much faster)
each package but will not overwrite existing
Everyone using R in Windows should look at these batch files. Some of
them are pure genius and will speed the process. Thanks
John
On 14/07/07, Gabor Grothendieck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Note that the batchfiles distribution on CRAN has two batch
programs:
copydir.bat
movedir.bat
that
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From: John C Frain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 13-Jul-2007 22:30
Subject: Re: [R] THANK YOU: Updating R version
To: Christopher W. Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When I update R the following has worked for me (Windows XP)
1. Install the new version to a new
