Updating Installed Software

When a new version of the software comes out, and you want to update to the newer version, simply follow the same procedures described previously. (Note that you will need to cvsup your ports tree if you want to install the new version from ports.) It is usually a good idea to remove the old version of the software using one of the methods described previously before you install the new version of the software.

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