Re: Upgrading Linux Abi

Thanks again for the clarification, Ryan.

I've wondered about the decision to drop plug-ins from the Abiword
Autopackage (??).

--Mark

Ryan Pavlik wrote:
> If you upgrade packages using your distribution's package tool
> (apt/synaptic for debian-based distros, rpm/yum for redhat or rpm
> distros), then yes, previous installations are taken care of.
>
> It is not required, but highly recommended, to remove your
> distribution's version of AbiWord before installing the AutoPackage.
> Conflicting files will be backed up then overwritten, and restored if
> you ever remove the autopackage version of Abi. However, if your
> distribution tries to upgrade once you have installed the autopackage,
> you may have problems.
>
> Hope this helps!
>

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Received on Mon Jul 10 19:48:23 2006