Slackware packages

PeaceFrog · 02-08-2003, 01:51 AM

I used to run Debian, but have decided to take Slackware for a spin.

In Debian I could just type apt-get dist-upgrade, and I would get all the security fixes install.

But where do I find the newest Slackware packages???

Excalibur · 02-08-2003, 07:17 AM

For Slackware 8.1 look at the slackware-8.1/patches/packages tree. It should be available on your favorite mirror site.

Half_Elf · 02-08-2003, 11:13 AM

Slackware package are not very used. You will have to compile the source of most application.

hjles · 02-08-2003, 02:04 PM

Hey:

Search on http://www.freshmeat.net for a utility called 'swaret', it automatically downloads and installs updates. Pretty simple to use and configure.

-Charlie