Re: Installing a Lenny package to an Etch machine

[andy <geek_show@dsl.pipex.com>]

Chris Walters wrote:
> <snip>
>
> Just wondering if you've tried the Debian Backports site for the 
> packages you
> need?  If they are there, they should install with no problems.  If 
> not, my
> best suggestion would be to grab the source, and compile it yourself, 
> then make
> a .deb out of it and use the normal method to install what you just 
> compiled.
>
> Chris
OK - I'll give the backports site a shot first, and then if no dice I'll 
compile from source.

Thanks all.

A

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