18. The Cutting Edge: FreeBSD-current and FreeBSD-stable

FreeBSD is under constant development between releases. For people who want to be on the cutting edge, there are several easy mechanisms for keeping your system in sync with the latest developments. Be warned: the cutting edge is not for everyone! This chapter will help you decide if you want to track the development system, or stick with one of the released versions.

18.1. Staying Current with FreeBSD

18.2. Staying Stable with FreeBSD

18.3. Synchronizing Source Trees over the Internet

18.3.1. Anonymous CVS

18.3.2. CTM

18.3.3. CVSup

18.4. Using make world to rebuild your system