On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:35:46 -0600, "Mike Loiterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Erik Trulsson <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [snip] > >>> Is it advisable to sync my source to RELEASE, but to CURRENT for > >>> ports? Typically, I upgade my ports a few days after they get > >>> updated so I'm always running the latest version, but would it be > >>> better to sync both ports and source to RELEASE? [snip] > > Ports *are* tagged for each release, but they are not branched. > > Yes, I know, which is why I asked the question...which is better?
Considerations I can think of - (1) Advantage of using -HEAD (-CURRENT): Updates to ports may include security fixes. (2) Disadvantage of using -HEAD (-CURRENT): It is possible, though perhaps not likely, that an updated port would require something your -RELEASE base system lacked. Jud _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
