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  • 1.  Question about upgrade or install freeware

    Posted Wed November 03, 2021 11:10 AM
    We have the older version of ghostscript on our current server. What is the recommended way to install or upgrade to the new version?

    1. Uninstall/remove the current old version then install the new version or
    2. Install new version directly. Will it override the old version? Or I will see 2 versions after that?

    Which is the better approach?

    Thank you

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    Harold ONG
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  • 2.  RE: Question about upgrade or install freeware

    Posted Wed November 03, 2021 11:14 AM
    Hi Harold
    IBM generally recommends YUM to manage Open Source package dependencies.
    *See Tips for Installing Python or other AIX Toolbox for Linux Applications
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6237870

    I would use
    # yum upgrade ghostscript ​

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    Jan Harris
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  • 3.  RE: Question about upgrade or install freeware

    Posted Tue November 09, 2021 01:04 PM
    Upgrading newer version of same rpm overwrites the older one. But as mentioned the best way to use packages from AIX toolbox is using yum/dnf.

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    SANKET RATHI
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