If TRUE (and if there is a newer version of R) - it opens the browser to the NEWS of the latest version of R, for the user to read through Old packages, updated packages, without quitting current R or starting the new R.ĭon't use GUI, check MD5sums, keep installed file in the getwd. R installation as fast as possible: no news, installr R, copy packages and Rprofile, keep If TRUE, it overrides other parameters and uses a set of defaults to make the

Lastly - you can close the current session of your old R.Ī TRUE/FALSE value on whether or not R was updated. You will be asked if to open the Rgui of your new R. You can then erase all of the packages in your old R installation.Īfter your packages are moved (and the old ones possibly erased), you will get the option to update all of your packages in the new version of R. Once the installation is done, you should press 'any-key', and the function will proceed with copying all of your packages from your old (well, current) R installation, into your newer R installation. (you will need to press the 'next' buttons on your own) If the user wishes to - the function will download and install it. If a newer version of R is available, the user is asked if to review the NEWS of the latest R version - in order to decide if to install the newest R or not. If the current installed R version is up-to-date, the function ends (and returns FALSE) This function performs the following steps:Ĭheck what is the latest R version. UpdateR: Checks for the latest R version, and if there is a newer version of R - downloads and installs it.

Update packages in r