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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 07:45:59 +0100
From: Marco Atzeri <marco DOT atzeri AT gmail DOT com>
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On 11/12/2014 3:28 AM, t s wrote:
> I have some elementary questions regarding the cygwin setup program. I ran the latest version 2.852 (64 bit).

wrong mailing list.
Use main one for these questions

> the options are install / re-install / un-install / default
>
> my understanding is as follows;
>
> choosing "install" creates a new installation of the selected cygwin components
>
> choosing "re-install" uninstalls the selected cygwin components, then creates a new installation
>
> choosing "un-install" uninstalls the selected cygwin components
>
> choosing "default" updates the selected cygwin components
>
> so if I wish to update my local installation to the latest release, I would choose "default", as per the following screen capture;
>
> http://www.cpm86.com/default.jpg
>
> What is the function of the "keep" / "cur" / "exp" radio buttons?
>
> Please confirm my understanding of these four options. Thanks.

  		 	   		
https://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/setup-net.html#setup-packages

Regards
Marco

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