Installing a program from source

[Rhys Hardwick <debian-user@rhyshardwick.co.uk>]

Hey there,

I want to install a program from source.  For example, I have downloaded the 
latest CVS snapshot of xmms to put my own patches onto.  I know how to 
compile and install.

Is it ok to compile and install, and then, if another version is released 
under apt that I want to install, just install it over the top, like 
upgrading any other package.  Is there something specific I should do?

Rhys

		
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