What have you done with the pacnew files. My guess is that you have left them in /etc.
When you updated further, did you notice any increase in the number of pacnew files
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What have you done with the pacnew files. My guess is that you have left them in /etc.
When you updated further, did you notice any increase in the number of pacnew files
If yours looks anything like mine I would not worry about it ATM
locate pacnew <run this to see the below code>
/etc/locale.gen.pacnew
/etc/profile.pacnew...
I am wondering if the pacnew files need to be merged before another update is initiated, or, does it not matter
As a I recall, when looking at the pairs (original, original.pacnew), it was the original that was the more extensive file. So, if I have never made changes to the original file then I can use it as...
How can I use 'meld' to compare files in /etc unless I run as admin. There must be a recommended and safe procedure
Thank you for the link.
Am I right in thinking that kdesu meld is a safe way to run meld as administrator
I use manjaro under Plasma and KDE
I would like to try meld. But I am having problems with the file permissions
I am having problems with permission.
I am looking at files in the /etc folder.
The programme meld is owned by root.
how an I run meld as root, or, is there a better way of using meld?
I have installed meld from the manjaro repo. There are no help pages with the application.
I can see how to input one file for comparison, but how do I input the second file?
How can I ensure...
I see meld in my repo. I also see python2-meld3.
Do I need both to use meld?
Out of interest, is it too complex to attempt the editing manually, that is, without the help of meld
Ref. OS is manjaro
Thanks for responding.
Are you saying that I may as well meld each pair manually? That is, meld the new into the old, then delete the new.?
Or, is it better to let meld do...
Ref: Manjaro OS
Hello,
I recently undertook an update and now have a number of pacnew files.
Evidently, I need to merge the pacnew file into the original file. Automattion seems like a good...
The link is helpful.
Trying to get some basic understanding.
Thank you
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