Hi,
I don't want to mess up previous apps I have made.
So, what is the proper way to install the new LAZ 1.8 Application....
And... what do I do about previous LPK packages I have installed in 1.6
Thanks
THIS IS NOT THE EASY WAY but to me it is A proper way...
Back-up!
Keep the package sources if they are your own or not in the standard distribution.
Expect some packages to be broken, so check if they are maintained
Download a (binary) fpc 3.0.4 from the official website
Use svn to check out lazarus
Build Lazarus with 3.0.4.
Install OPM package. (online package manager)
Then recompile your specific packages that are not in the standard distribution OR install OPM and get them from OPM if they are mainstream but not in OPM.
Install those.
I know this looks like a lot to do, but in my experience it is fool proof. (This fool)