F.A.Q. - 4. Upgrading Fink (version-specific troubleshooting)

Q4.1: Fink doesn't see new packages even after I've run an rsync or cvs selfupdate.

A: This is a current issue for people on OS 10.5 using the binary installer. Check your version:

fink --version

If you currently have fink-0.27.13-41, which is the version that comes with the installer, or fink-0.27.16-41, then there are a couple of options.

rsync (preferred): Run the sequence below

fink selfupdate
fink selfupdate-rsync
fink index -f
fink selfupdate

cvs (alternate): Run

fink selfupdate-cvs
fink index -f
fink selfupdate

Either will bring you the newest fink version.

Q4.2: When I try to install stuff I get 'Can't resolve dependency "fink (>= 0.28.0)"'

A: Apply the fix from the prior entry.

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