Quick Upgrading

Drahcir · 07-03-2007, 05:56 AM

I wish to update my Slackware box to 12.0, however downloading the ISOs would be a waste as I like to keep my Slackware as minimal as possible and I have no use for a countless number of packages on the CD.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the best way to do this?

davimint · 07-03-2007, 10:29 PM

If you wish to upgrade to Slackware 12 the quickest way is to reinstall it that way you can install packages that you wish. The tool chain and X has been changed so most everything is new as I see it. I may be wrong on this issue but as I understand it unless you have already been keeping current it is better just to backup your data and reinstall.

gbonvehi · 07-03-2007, 10:59 PM

If you follow directions of UPGRADE.TXT file, you can instead of using upgradepkg --install-new you can use upgradepkg only, however, there was a lof of packages splitting from 11 to 12, so be sure to read CHANGES_AND_HINTS file to note them.

Zmyrgel · 07-03-2007, 11:10 PM

You can download individual packages from any Slackware mirror and upgrade manually by following the readme files on the mirror.

onebuck · 07-04-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Drahcir

I wish to update my Slackware box to 12.0, however downloading the ISOs would be a waste as I like to keep my Slackware as minimal as possible and I have no use for a countless number of packages on the CD.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the best way to do this?

Hi,

As stated, you should look at the Slackware 12.0 'UPGRADE.TXT'. You should also read the Slackware 12.0 'RELEASE_NOTES'

Downloading Slackware 12.0 would be the safest and easiest way to upgrade. You will need install d1, install d2 and install d3 if you need /extra. Disks 4,5 and 6 are source.

You can burn the iso image for each disk or just mount the iso using the loop device.