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I have just installed slack 10.0 and then I saw on slackware.org that 10.1 is out. I just wonder what is the difference between slack 10.1 and my slack 10.0 with updates using swaret to current?
Is there any difference at all or shall I reinstall? regards |
Well 10.1 has updated programs and probably bug fixed. it used kernel 2.4.29 while 10 used 2.4.26.
Maybe if you look at the changelog it will tell you a bit more. You can even checkout http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=slackware and scroll down and it will say what versions of program are running on 10 and 10.1 I wouldn't upgrade if it's a main computer but if it's the 2nd os and you don't care if you loose the info you have then I would reinstall All up to you |
slackware current
Well I do mind a bit about losing all my configurations.
I use kernel 2.6.10 and the system is fully upgraded so the difference might not be to big. regards |
Then I would just upgrade the packages you use alot to current and just leave it on 10.0!
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OK. Maybe I will.
Thanks for your help and your fast replies. regards |
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Read the changelog to see if you think it's worth it, then read UPGRADE.TXT to find out how. It doesn't mean loosing all your data. It's actually very simple. |
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Never thought of that. Good point! |
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binutils 2.15.90.0.3 > binutils 2-15.92.0.2 gcc 3.3.4 = gcc 3.3.4 glibc 2.3.2 > glibc 2.3.4 linux 2.4.26 > linux 2.4.29 (or linux 2.6.7 > linux 2.6.10) A *lot* of Slackware 10.1 is composed of the same packages as 10.0. I mean, in other words, 10.1 is already 'mixed' even if you install it clean. And I upgraded a 10 I had laying around with no problems - no lost configs. So the flipside of that is that if you're expecting a Giant Leap when you upgrade, you'll probably be disappointed. 11 is where the fun happens and stuff's going to break. :) Linux 2.6 default, almost definitely, new glibc and gcc, Gnome out completely, etc, etc. But slackware-current=10.1 if you've been upgrading everything. I mean, current isn't this magic thing. You're either running bare 10 (which you shouldn't be), an updated 10 taking only things from 10's /patches, or 10.1/current which, at the moment, are identical. They'll only be different when /patches is opened up on 10.1 and non-bugfix upgrades go into -current. The idea of 'upgrading' from -current to 10.1 is impossible. |
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