Re: Multiple lily versions on ubuntu

[Shane Brandes]

This is usually what I do. I use Frescobaldi as a front end and then I
can install multiple versions of lilypond in what ever folders I feel
like and just use the edit/preferences/lilypond preferences where you
can change the default Lilypond version which is easier than monkeying
around with moving directories or links. Just make sure it points to
the usr/bin/lilypond of what ever version you are wishing to use at
the moment.


Shane

On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 6:29 AM, Simon Albrecht <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I recently exchanged Windows for Lubuntu on my computer. Lilypond 2.18.0 is
> already installed and I want to add 2.19.3, but when I run the installing
> file, it requires that I uninstall the "old" versions before installing the
> new one. However, I want to have both at hand, as it seems to me is common
> use (correct me if I'm mistaken).
> So first, is it a good idea just to rename the existing directory into
> /lilypond_2.18.0 and thus escape the problem? And second, wouldn't it be
> handy to provide for multiple lily versions installed at the same time or at
> least make this an easily available option in the installation process (like
> --keepold for example)?
> Best regards,
>
> Simon
>
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