Updating Software on Linux Servers


 
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Old 02-11-2009
Updating Software on Linux Servers

If I want to install a newer version of a software that comes with the linux distribution (like python for example), can I do it or only the system admin can? I don't have root access.

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Old 02-12-2009
it depends on your permissions.
 
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