[Asterisk-Users] Digium - Asterisk Download Ftp Site link Invalid

[steve szmidt]

On Tuesday 29 March 2005 20:31, Matt Riddell wrote:
> Kanuri, Seshu (Company IT) wrote:
> > I am going to update WIKI with the latest build number. Yesterday I ended
> > up downloading an old version as WIKI still has 1.0 on the CVS page.
>
> Downloading -r1-0 will download the latest in the 1.0 branch (stable).
>
> The current latest version in this branch is 1.0.7.
>
> Therefore -r1-0 should download -r1-0-7
>
> :)

Yes, which it does.

Of course the problem is that we keep on having non specific version numbers 
on update. (Unless you specify the full version.) This frequently causes 
confusions as people try to figure out which version they have.

I recommend that you specify the full version you are downloading as that will 
be written into the .version file. I.e. specify 1-0-7 or 1-0-6 depending on 
what you are looking for, vs just 1-0. My update script is currently allowing 
you to specify this in the customizable section. 

I'm also strongly considering the ability to specify sub version on the 
command line when you make updates, to make it easier. 

(Currently it makes a backup of your source files before altering them, using 
version number as directory name. During this time it uses the version number 
available and todays date and time.)


I don't know how many are reading this thread and are a user of my script 
(asterisk-update.sh) but if you have a feeling either way please let me know. 
Since this is not really vital for all to read I suggest sending my your 
views off list.

And I suppose I should say something for those as lazy as me, who prefer to 
automate things. The script is an extensive collection of functions around 
installing and updating Asterisk. It's available at  
szmidt.org/asterisk/asterisk-update.sh

Don't forget to chmod it to 700 after downloading it. : )

-- 

Steve Szmidt

"They that would give up essential liberty for temporary safety 
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
                                Benjamin Franklin