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Old 4th October 2011
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So...looks like it's -current for me
I'm glad you've got a solution. Installing -current doesn't require more than just installing a snapshot. Though staying -current does. You have two choices: building -current from source every so often, or upgrading to the latest snapshot every so often. Both choices still require reviewing the Following -current FAQ for changes to /etc and /var, as well as key architectural changes that complicate upgrades. Often, there is information in that FAQ on specific ports. You'll find a link to the Following -current FAQ in the left hand sidebar on the FAQ page.

If you've not read it, please review FAQ 5.1 as well on the flavors of OpenBSD and its development cycle, too, which will help you understand what you'll be running.

Lastly, -current packages are made available from time to time on the major architectures, for our convenience. They are likely never going to be in exact sync with your particular -current system; most of the time if your current is within a few days or so of when those packages were built you can use them. But not always; especially when there are library bumps. Expect to have to build a port or two manually once in a while due to a package<>OS sync issue.
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