Re: How do you upgrade to XR117

["Larry Hall (Cygwin X)" <reply-to-list-only-lh-x at cygwin dot com>]

jchas5 wrote:
> I have been looking through the cygwin mirrors for the last two days trying
> to find the X11R7 packages via setup.exe. When I go to the X11 tab, I can
> not find any X11R7 packages. I have tried to install them twoce and all I
> get is X11R6.
>
> Sorry if this a lame question, I just do know where to look, google doesn't
> seem to provide any specific advice other than use the cygwin setup.exe file
> and it will update automatically.

I'm afraid that really covers it.  What makes you think that you're not
getting upgraded?  What mirror are you using?

In case it helps, here's one of the announcements about the new X11R7:

<http://cygwin.com/ml/cygwin-xfree-announce/2008-11/msg00000.html>

You can review the X announcements email list for other announcements/
details if you like/need.

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