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Learn how to resolve the issue of `Git` versions not updating properly on Ubuntu. This guide offers clear steps to synchronize versions in `/usr/bin` and `/usr/local/bin`.
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Fixing the Issue: Git Version Update Not Reflecting on Ubuntu

Updating software on your server can sometimes lead to unexpected issues. If you are working with Git on an Ubuntu server, you might face a situation where your updated version is not reflecting across all directories. This post will explain why this happens and provide you with simple, effective steps to resolve the issue.

The Problem: Different Git Versions

After executing the commands to update Git using the Personal Package Archive (PPA), you noticed that the version in /usr/bin is updated while the version in /usr/local/bin remains outdated:

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Understanding the Cause

The reason for this discrepancy is quite straightforward:

Git installed in /usr/bin was updated via the apt package manager.

The version in /usr/local/bin was not managed by apt, hence apt has no knowledge of its existence or updates.

When you ran the commands to update Git, apt did not touch the version installed in /usr/local/bin because it didn't install it in the first place. Consequently, the version in that directory remains outdated.

Solutions to Synchronize Your Git Versions

To resolve this version inconsistency, you have a couple of options. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Delete the Outdated Git Version

First, you should remove the old version of Git found in /usr/local/bin. This ensures that only the updated version remains accessible.

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Step 2: Create a Symlink (Optional)

After deleting the outdated version, you may choose to create a symbolic link to the updated version in /usr/bin. This step is optional but can be beneficial if any applications specify the path directly to /usr/local/bin/git.

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Why Use a Symlink?

If some programs are hardcoded to call git from /usr/local/bin, having a symlink ensures they point to the correct version.

If all applications simply call git, deletion of the outdated version is usually sufficient as the system will automatically find the latest version in /usr/bin due to the PATH configuration.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Git installation is updated consistently across directories in Ubuntu. Always remember, when managing software installations, it's important to understand how different directories and package managers interact. With this guide, you can easily fix the version update issue and move forward with your development tasks. If you have further questions or run into other issues, feel free to ask!