Re: Upgrading Linux Abi

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!

Ryan

Mark Richardson wrote:
>
> Thanks, Ryan. I'll double check the Autopackage site, because I
> thought the FAQ mentioned *not* having to remove old installations.
>
> Am I right that, normally, Linux takes care of previous installations
> on its own when upgrading packages?
>
> --Mark
>
> Ryan Pavlik wrote:
> > According to the Autopackage site, it is recommedned to remove any
> old versions (including ones from your distribution) before installing
> an Autopackage. However, if you receive updates to AbiWord through
> your package manager (such as yum in Fedora Core/Extras) and do not
> use the autopackage, there is no need to uninstall to update.
> >
> > Thanks for using AbiWord!
> >
> > Ryan
>
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