How to update X.org in Slackware 10?

kule · 10-31-2004, 08:03 AM

How can I update X.org that comes with Slackware 10 from the source or if there are precompiled packages. I tried to compile it, but when I compile it. it make only one package, there are no x11-6.8.1-devels, fonts, etc.

I thought I could use the Slack.build script from the 4th CD, but I don't know how to configure x.org to compile as it was copiled in Slack 10.

rotvogel · 10-31-2004, 08:12 AM

Copy the entire /source/x/x11 dir to your harddrive, look throug x11.SlackBuild and modify that to fit your needs. Then execute the script and wait (long). Packages will probably be built in /tmp .

kule · 10-31-2004, 08:22 AM

I have a couple of questions:

I downloaded the new x.org 6.8.1 version, will that script work for that version?

Do I have to compile the fonts, again, or not?

When the script compiles x, does it install it or just makes the package?

And when it finishes making the package, do I first uninstall x11* packages, or should I do an upgradepkg?

Thanks in advanced.

rotvogel · 10-31-2004, 08:36 AM

Will the script work for 100% ? Probably not, it depends on if the patches can be applied succesfully and changes to the X packages. But you could try the Slackware current source which is X.org 6.8.1 and compile those on your Slackware 10 .

Font packages are built as well if I look to the script

The script does not install, it creates packages in /tmp

Forgot your last question: You could do both, it makes no difference. Upgradepkg is less work I would say