how to update freebsd? newbie

[Ara at Avvali.COM]

hi
i am sorry if this is a stupid question i ask but i am willing to see if
someone helps me to understand the freebsd update process, i just came
from redhat so forgive me
i did couple of readings on line and used handbook, even bought a
freebsd unleashed book, but i still have not got this
i have to install cvsup-without-GUI and then synchronize the sources.
then sync the port collection and then build work to keep it updated/
but build work takes a while and i don't think this is a good idea to do
everyday. is there any way so i can just get the required packages built
or even download a pre-made package from ftp? also what happens let's
say i install gimp 2.x and next week 2.y comes up, is there any way so
it automatically checks everyday to see if there is a new version and
download and install from packages?
help is appreciated