[Koha] Getting a newer version of Koha

[George Adams]

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 at lists.katipo.co.nz
> From: hs.samix at 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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