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Old 30th August 2009
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Originally Posted by Stellar View Post
...how would i kept track with the latest kernel for let say as i run 4.5?
Read & study Section 5 of the FAQ:

http://openbsd.org/faq/faq5.html
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isn't it hard since there is no exact version?
Huh? The information is quite exact.
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how many times permonth you always update and build the kernel?
  • If you are running 4.5-release, there is no reason to rebuild the kernel
    unless patches require it. Information on patching can be found at the following:

    http://openbsd.org/errata45.html

    More information on patching can be found in Section 10.15 of the FAQ:

    http://openbsd.org/faq/faq10.html#Patches
  • If you are running -stable, keep track of published errata & rebuild as necessary. Building the kernel, userland, & Xenocara is all covered in Section 5 of the FAQ.
  • As for 4.5-current, rebuild when features or changes warrant it. Again study Section 5. Also, be very aware of the information found in the Following -current document.
All of your questions of late are valid, but they are covered in detail in the FAQ. Seriously study this document. It is maintained by developers of the Project for a reason -- to be correct, current, & answer questions which most users will ask at one time or another.
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