Lowell Gilbert wrote: > Mikael Bak <[email protected]> writes: > >> I was not aware I could just install the same software over the other >> without first removing it. Shouldn't I do that? I would not want to end >> up with a broken software or a broken ports database. > > No, you want to remove the old port before installing the new one. But > you can *build* the new port before removing the old one. >
Thanks for the clarification! That will obviously minimize the downtime. Much appreciated! >> If I would set my mind on editing the ports database by hand, where >> should I look for it? > > /var/db/pkg (but as I said earlier, it's not worthwhile) > Ok. I will probably remove the port and reinstall it, as suggested by you and by others. Thanks to everyone who answered. Problem solved. Thread closed. Mikael _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
