title: Best way to Manage Packages Compiled from Source
body: <p>I'm looking into trying to find an easy way to manage packages compiled from source so that when it comes time to upgrade, I'm not in a huge mess trying to uninstall/install the new package.</p>
  
  <p>I found a utility called CheckInstall, but it seems to be quite old, and I was wondering if this a reliable solution before I begin using it?
  <a href="http://www.asic-linux.com.mx/~izto/checkinstall/" rel="nofollow">http://www.asic-linux.com.mx/~izto/checkinstall/</a></p>
  
  <p>Also would simply likely to know any other methods/utilities that you use to handle these installations from source?</p>