How to update software in Mac OS X???

[kaizer]

Hi everybody!

I've just switched few months ago and I have no complaints so far...

Now comes the problem. I 've downloaded some software from VersionTracker and it's getting outdated. I know that for system application, I can just click software update, but what about those software that we downloaded ourselves? Shall I do it manually from their website? If that's the case, what should I do with it? Just add in the newer version, or should I delete the old one?

Thanks for the enlightment!

 

[evildead]

version tracker

Apple Update only updates apple software and you system... just like any other system out ther.

If you have 3rd party software installed there are 3 ways to update.

1 - it updates its self, many programs go out and automaticly check for updates and prompt you to update

2 - do it manualy

3 - VersionTracker.com has a service/application that lets you list your applications you use and it will go out and check for updates for you for all your apps. I have peronsonaly never used it but I have heard good things about it.

Welcome to the club!

-evildead

 

[jMc]

..and in reply to your second question, I generally just replace the old app (or app folder) with the new one by dragging it from downloads to the application directory... simple.

jx