Re: [SSHGuard-users] Port updates

[Kevin Z. <kev...@gm...>]

On 07/31/2016 12:09, li...@la... wrote:
> Other than doing portsnap fetch portsnap update I assume  we are at
> the mercy of the port maintainers.

The FreeBSD port is usually updated pretty quickly. The version in ports
is currently the latest version (1.6.4).

If you're looking for upgrade instructions, check the Handbook:

https://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/ports-using.html

> Sshguard does eventually get updated in ports. Even though I run
> sshguard as beta often, when the ports release the new code, I go
> back and bold it from ports just to verify the ports work.

It's tricky getting the release process right. Generally, you should
track 'master' if you want to run the latest code or if you're
interested in participating with the project (like discussing new
features on mailing lists, submitting attack signatures, or even just
testing the latest code).

Releases are intended for people who want to run SSHGuard but want
minimal involvement in the project. I tend to fall into this category
for most of the software I use.

So, if you want to contribute to SSHGuard, simply running 'master' and
being loud when something breaks is well appreciated!

Best,
Kevin

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