----- "Patrick Ohly" <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Mo, 2010-10-25 at 12:12 +0100, Nasa wrote:
> > I have been somewhat confused on how system upgrading is being
> handled 
> > for meego.  If I install a base meego system (ie: 1.0) and use
> zypper 
> > (dist-upgrade) to keep up with the latest image -- will this work
> or
> > do I need to download and reinstall for each update I want to test?
> 
> It kind of works. But I was told that the upgrade path is not tested.
> 
> Problems that I have encountered myself on Trunk:
>       * version numbers go backward as far as rpm's version
> comparison
>         algorithm is concerned
>       * incomplete conflicts/replaces meta information
>       * new packages are required for correct operation of the
> system,
>         but do not get installed because nothing depends on them
> 
> So your mileage may vary depending on what you follow. Clearly would
> be
> desirable, though.
> 
> -- 
> Best Regards, Patrick Ohly
> 
> The content of this message is my personal opinion only and although
> I am an employee of Intel, the statements I make here in no way
> represent Intel's position on the issue, nor am I authorized to speak
> on behalf of Intel on this matter.

Thanks Patrick,

It's good to know that the upgrade path is untested.  I will refrain from
making bug reports based on my upgraded system.

Nasa
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