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Re: "upgrade" vs "dist-upgrade"



On Thu, Nov 01, 2001 at 11:00:58PM +0100, Viktor Rosenfeld wrote:
> Bob Koss wrote:
> 
> >     Viktor> So, if you "upgrade" to woody, better use "dist-upgrade".
> > 
> > If I'm already tracking woody, should I be routinely using "upgrade"
> > or "dist-upgrade" ?
> 
> dist-upgrade.
> 
> Now following the thread, there seems to be some discussion about the
> answer.  Some people suggest using mainly "upgrade" and "dist-upgrade"
> only on occasions.  Care to tell, why?

After reading the thread, I have learnt some things. My first answer was based on my current practice, and I still think "upgrade" is good enough. But on the as you suggest, why not always use "dist-upgrade", what is the price?


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