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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:53:17 -0600
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Subject: Re: Parallel use of v1.7.1 and v1.5.x ?
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On 1/28/2010 12:13 PM, David Balažic wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I already have the old version (v1.5.25) of cygwin installed and I
> wonder if is it safe (supported)  to run v1.7.1 at the same time ?
> 
> So I can evaluate v1.7.1 and eventually remove the other.
> 
> I know the FAQ says multiple setups ov v1.7. are possible, but it does
> not mentiob v1.5.

I have both versions running on my system at the moment, and both run
completely independently of each other.  Just make sure to keep your
PATH clean so that you avoid inadvertently mixing them up when you use them.

-Jeremy

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