Update

Etan Reisner deryni at pidgin.im
Thu Dec 2 12:53:10 EST 2010


On Wed, Dec 01, 2010 at 02:16:11AM -0800, Jeffrey wrote:
> How can I update pidgin without losing all my current contacts and
> settings. I show 2.7.0 installed and IIRC pidgin should be auto
> updating
> but is now showing 2.7.7  as available on the pidgin page.
> What now?
> I'm using ubuntu 8.04
> Thanks

pidgin updates never delete account/preference/log information.

Getting 2.7.7 would require building it yourself or updating your
distribution since it appears our PPA hasn't had a build for Hardy more
recent than 2.7.0.

    -Etan




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