Re: Snapshots and packages

J Doe wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a basic question about following -current.
>
> I have an OpenBSD 7.5 system. I want to grab the latest snapshot and update my packages. Is the correct process as follows ?
>
> $ doas sysupgrade -s
> $ doas pkg_add -uvi
>

That seems fine to me.

I am not sure upgrading from the "old" stable to snapshots is supported,
though. It will most likely work. You may want to upgrade to the actual
-stable and then to the snapshot, to make sure.

Also, remember to check https://www.openbsd.org/faq/current.html before
you upgrade to the next snapshot to ensure you are aware of pitfalls.

> The OpenBSD FAQ mentions that package updates changes when a snapshot is a release candidate. In that case is the correct process as follows ?
>
> $ doas sysupgrade -s
> $ doas pkg_add -D snap
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> - J

The last command would rather be "pkg_add -D snap -u" or something
similar. I like to always provide it for -current installs.