Which folder form Slackware-current to download

alekoos · 04-19-2004, 08:51 AM

Because there is no news when the next version of slackware will come out i wanna dl Slackware-current.Do i need to DL everything that there is on the FTP except sources(i dont want em now) ??
and then how do i cut them in 2 cds ??(like with the ISO)
Sorry for my bad English,i hope you understand my question.

sethgeekx86 · 04-19-2004, 09:02 AM

I am not sure if you can build ISO from -current. You can update to it from Slackware 9.1 by useing the swaret tool. /http://www.swaret.org/

urka58 · 04-19-2004, 09:35 AM

If my memory helps me, you should follow the following path
ftp->slackware current-> slackware->list of directories where you can find the upgrades. (ie kde, x, and so on...)
Choose a directory where you think your software is and download it.
Then remove the old package(s) and reinstall the new version by pkgtool.
Ciao

jon1591 · 04-19-2004, 10:48 AM

Do you need to completely remove the packages urka58 or can you just use the upgradepkg command?

Just trying to help

Jon

EDIT: However, I would just use Swaret and edit swaret.conf to download from current.

alekoos · 04-19-2004, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sethgeekx86
I am not sure if you can build ISO from -current. You can update to it from Slackware 9.1 by useing the swaret tool. /http://www.swaret.org/

you can do that.I am not looking to make an ISO.I just wanna get the right folders and (cut them to pieces so that they can do the install && fit in CDs)
I do not want to use swaret.

urka58 · 04-20-2004, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jon1591
Do you need to completely remove the packages urka58 or can you just use the upgradepkg command?

Just trying to help

Jon

EDIT: However, I would just use Swaret and edit swaret.conf to download from current.

You can use upgradepkg, of course, but according to instructions from slackware site you should first upgrade and then install the packages, in order to make sure they are correctly installed.
So it makes no big difference in terms of time and accuracy of the installation.
It is only the method I prefer.
Ciao