Peter wrote:

> On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 13:18:01 +1100, TheMartian wrote:
>
>>
>> there are a number of posts about switching from xfree to xorg
>>
>> the question is,
>>
>> I have been running xfree 4.3.0.1 for years with zero problems, and am
>> just curious as to why moving to xorg is a good thing to do?
>>
>
> Upgrading is _usually_ not dangerous. However, if things run fine the way
> they are, then why go through the hassle? Every upgrade carries a small
> risk of something breaking. I would review the Changelog and Features
> document for Xorg and base your decision on whether or not you need it.
>
> One caveat. The farther you get from current, the greater the risk of
> something breaking in the future. Newer programs may become incompatible
> with older versions of X or use library functions in a different manner
> causing hard-to-trace failures. Also, the upgrade path becomes more dicey
> as you get farther away.
>
> But, despite all the warnings, the other posters are correct. If you are
> concerned, back up / fully before attempting the upgrade and see how it
> goes!
>
> Good luck
Actually isn't there a portage command to un-install (unmerge) a package AND
save it as a binary package so it can be re-installed later if necessary.
(or is my memory playing tricks)