How to update any ArcoLinux or how to stay rolling

 If you want to learn more about your system and keep track of what changed then this procedure is for you.

1 – bupskel

Will create a backup folder of /etc/skel prior to your updates

2 – update

Will download and install all Arch Linux and ArcoLinux packages

3 –  bupskel

Will create a backup folder of /etc/skel after your updates

4 – meld

Compare both backup folders of /etc/skel to see what changed (see video)

5 – skel

Will copy/paste all config files from /etc/skel to your home directory

6 – upall is currently used instead of pksyua

Now we update the rest – Only AUR packages will now be updated.

If you want to quickly and gradually update your system then this procedure is for you.

1 – update

Will download and install all Arch Linux and ArcoLinux packages

2 – skel

Will copy/paste all config files from /etc/skel to your home directory

3 – upall or pksyua

Now we update the rest – Only AUR packages will now be updated.

You can also type “pksyua” (Arch Linux, ArcoLinux and AUR will be updated in one go)
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skel

New alias – cb or copy bash

We always compare 2 files after a skel. 

The working .bashrc and the newest .bashrc-latest are being compared and we get the new lines in.

There is now an alias to just copy/paste the one over the other.

After typing skel, you type cb and the .bashrc will be overwritten with the .bashrc-latest.

If you have personal aliases then you can add those to a personal file so they will never be overwritten when you update.

Check out this article for more info.