*.deb vs. non "package" installs
What's the best way to manage installed software on a Debian system?
Say, for example, I install a *.deb package for software that I use. I
then find a newer version of the software that I can download from the
writer in *.tar.gz form.
But since this isn't a *.deb package, deselct/dpkg isn't "aware" of it.
Now, I have to start keeping track of applications installed via dpkg
and those that are not.
Would I be better off taking my *.tar.gz file and making a *.deb out of
it? Do I have to wait until I find an updated *.deb on the web? Or is
there some way to update/install software with *.tar.gz installs and
make dselect/dpkg aware of it?
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