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authorMike McQuaid2017-08-11 17:23:11 +0100
committerMike McQuaid2017-08-11 17:23:11 +0100
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Note cases when pinned formulae get upgraded.
Fixes #3021.
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brew unpin <formula>
+Note that pinned, outdated formulae that are depended on by another formula will be upgraded when required as we do not allow formulae to be built against non-latest versions.
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## How do I uninstall old versions of a formula?
By default, Homebrew does not uninstall old versions of a formula, so
over time you will accumulate old versions. To remove them, simply use: