James Hartley wrote:
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> Section 5.3.2 gave me the impression that -current systems could be brought
> up to date simply by updating source followed by building.  From what you
> are saying, this was incorrect.  I should always do a binary upgrade to the
> latest snapshot first.  I was not aware of this.  Thanks for the
> clarification.

From that very section:
5.3.2 - Install or Upgrade to *closest available binary*

The first step in building from source is to make sure you have the
*closest available binary installed.*

You are at: Old -current
Goal -current:
*Binary upgrade to: Latest Snapshot*
then ... *(optional)* Fetch & build -current


No fewer than THREE TIMES IN THAT VERY TINY SUBSECTION...
How can you possibly interpret this as "Upgrading to the closest
binary is optional?"

Please...tell me where I went wrong...

Nick.
(having a very negative view of humanity at the moment...)