Re: Upgrading an existing install, or creating a new install

Solar Designer <[email protected]>
Newsgroups gmane.linux.openwall.user
Message-ID <[email protected]> 
Robert, all -

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 08:09:55PM -0400, Robert Harris wrote:
> I like for you all to discuss, Is it possible/better to upgrade an existing
> installed version of Owl, or is it better to install the new version from
> scratch.

It depends.  An upgrade is usually the way to go, whereas a new install
may be preferred in some special circumstances.

> If an upgrade is recommended, how is that done?

I've just created a wiki page with Owl upgrade instructions:

http://openwall.info/wiki/Owl/upgrade

Thank you for asking!

Alexander
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