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From: brian@shift.utell.net (Brian Somers)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Where is cvsup? (Was: Re: Upgrading)
Date: 26 Jun 1997 10:08:33 GMT
Organization: Awfulhak Ltd.
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In article <5osl1b$741$1@nntp2.ba.best.com>,
	Zenin <zenin@best.com> writes:
> Ron Echeverri <rone@bofh.noc.best.net> wrote:
>	>snip<
>> You probably want to install cvsup, update /usr/src, and then make
>> world.  There will also be some changes in /etc (which you'll find in
>> /usr/src/etc/) which you will have to include manually.
> 
> 	Were do I get cvsup?  I've got cvs but I don't see cvsup anywere
> 	in /usr/ports or in the sysinstall package lists.  What does it
> 	do?  Can I just update /usr/src and make world without cvsup?

You must have missed it in the ports collection (/usr/ports/net/cvsup).

> 	After I make world, do I need to rebuild the kernel again?

Yep.

> 	And lastly, why does nothing come up when I search the FreeBSD
> 	handbook and FAQ for 'upgrade'?  IMHO, it should at least have
> 	couple lines that talk about /usr/src, make world, and friends.

I agree.  Doc submissions are always welcome :)

> 	Thanks!
> 

-- 
Brian <brian@awfulhak.org> <brian@freebsd.org>
      <http://www.awfulhak.org>
Don't _EVER_ lose your sense of humour !