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#1 2007-07-18 19:46:56
- quaaack
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Using abs/makepkg to update all custom-built packages
What would be the easiest way to update all custom packages with abs or makepkg? For example say firefox (which i've used makepkg to make..), if it was updated, would there be a way for it to make a new package automatically when I run abs or something?
Sorry if this is a dumb question 
I haven't played around with arch enough
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#2 2007-07-18 20:46:43
- dolby
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Re: Using abs/makepkg to update all custom-built packages
edit each pkgbuild to fit the new versions needs manually. i dont think theres an easier way.
edit: if u use the exact same pkgbuild in the abs tree then yes its possible to not have to do this manually, i dont see the point in using the same pkgbuild available in abs if u dont tweak it.
Last edited by dolby (2007-07-18 20:48:18)
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#3 2007-07-18 22:49:46
- Misfit138
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Re: Using abs/makepkg to update all custom-built packages
What would be the easiest way to update all custom packages with abs or makepkg? For example say firefox (which i've used makepkg to make..), if it was updated, would there be a way for it to make a new package automatically when I run abs or something?
Sorry if this is a dumb question
When you run
absyour abs tree is updated. After that, you copy the updated, corresponding PKGBUILD from the tree into your /var/abs/local/packagename directory and rebuild new. 
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