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On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:51:25 +0000, Michael wrote: |
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> > Besides, wouldn't each of the incremental processes over the last year |
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> > have been possible? ;-) |
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> Yes, it would have been, but what is the benefit of updating multiple |
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> packages many times over, instead of doing it just once? |
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One benefit, and it may be an important one depending on the usage of |
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this system, is that you keep the system running without significant |
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interruptions. |
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My immediate thought when I saw this was the same as John's. Now that |
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portage is available over git, pull in a commit from a month to a week |
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after the last update, update the system, rinse and repeat. |
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Another benefit is that it can be a good way of heating the house at this |
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time of year ;-) |
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Neil Bothwick |
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