Installing a program from source

From: Rhys Hardwick (debian-user_at_rhyshardwick.co.uk)
Date: 05/31/05

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    Hey there,

    I want to install a program from source. For example, I have downloaded the
    latest CVS snapshot of xmms to put my own patches onto. I know how to
    compile and install.

    Is it ok to compile and install, and then, if another version is released
    under apt that I want to install, just install it over the top, like
    upgrading any other package. Is there something specific I should do?

    Rhys

                    
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