Thanks, HS. I have a number of customized templates (and even perl files) for 3.0alpha, so I guess I should: 1) backup the existing /usr/share/koha 2) backup the existing "koha" MySQL database. 3) install the snapshot into /usr/share/koha, letting it overwrite what it wants 4) copy my modified templates/files back in /usr/share koha (merging where necessary with newer Koha code). If I need to revert, I suppose I can reinstall the backed-up /usr/share/koha directory and MySQL data.
To: koha@lists.katipo.co.nz From: hs.samix@gmail.com Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:01:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Koha] Getting a newer version of Koha
George Adams wrote:
(Koha 3.0alpha, (Gentoo) Linux 2.6.24, MySQL 5.0.56)
I've seen some terms thrown around like "latest snapshot", "git" and such that seems to indicate it's possible to get a newer version of Koha than 3.0alpha.
I found my way to http://git.koha.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=Koha;a=summary , but I'm not sure what to do there. Clicking on any of the links labeled "snapshot" seems to trigger a really big download, though.
So, to get the latest version of Koha, should I just download the top "snapshot" link? Or is there a better way to do it?
Yes, just download the top most snapshot. I have done it a few times in the last few days. Here are few observations: 1. Download the new snapshot and extract it to a directory (gets extracted to a directory named "Koha"). 2. In that directory, follow the installation instructions. When I ran 'perl Makefile.PL, I repeated the options I gave during my original install. You might need to install an additional perl module or two -- you will given a message to that effect. 3. When you do 'make' and 'make install', it appears that only the necessary files from the new snapshot need be copied to the earlier installation of koha -- I found this to be neat! 4. Once done, you need to log in to the Koha intranet. It will update the necessary databases. Once that is done, you should be all set.
If you encounter any odd problem during this, just post here.
Good luck! ->HS
(Is there a revised release date for the beta, BTW?)
Thank you.
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