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    <credit type="author">
        <name>Dave M</name>
        <email>dave.nerd @ gmail.com</email>
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  <title>Updating ClamTk</title>

<p>Updates for <app>ClamTk</app> are provided to fix bugs, add features or general improvements, and for updated language files.  Generally, it is recommended to update <app>ClamTk</app> as you would any other software.</p>

<p>You can be notified of updates in any of several ways.  The easiest is to let <app>ClamTk</app> itself let you know, or subscribe via <link href="http://freecode.com/projects/clamtk">Freecocde</link>.  However, it is recommended that you update using your operating system's update tools.</p>

<p>Updating <app>ClamTk</app> is generally the same as installing <app>ClamTk</app>.  Because <app>ClamTk</app> is supported by most distributions, updates come with the rest of your system's updates.  See your distribution's documentation for more.</p>

<p>If you do not use your distribution for updates, another option is to use the <link href="http://code.google.com/p/clamtk/">ClamTk</link> website.  Packages are available in rpm and deb format, as well as in source (.tar.gz) format.</p>

<p>The standard method for installing or updating <app>ClamTk</app>, whether rpm or deb, is simply to double-click it and let your package manager do the rest.</p>

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