Re: [tdf-discuss] Advice

On 08/24/2011 09:37 AM, Andy Brown wrote:
> Robert Boehm wrote:
> > Hi...no problems...just asking for advice. I have been testing the beta
> > builds of LO since it came out and
> > use openSUSE as my main operating system. On my "production" machine, I
> > have been using the "Stable"
> > builds provided by the SUSE repository which has worked fine. If there
> > any SUSE development people who
> > monitor this list, I hope that they chime in.
> >
> > It seems as if the stable repository is ULTRA conservative...as I wait
> > for updates to the latest stable branch,
> > they are still pushing version 3.3.3. I have had no trouble at all with
> > version 3.4.2. 3.4.3 is already in RC status...
> > why the delay? So...my question is this: With absolutely no trouble
> > using the "vanilla" builds...I am thinking of
> > going to the LO vanilla latest stable builds.
> >
> > What advantages does the SUSE builds (on SUSE) have over the vanilla
> > builds, if any? I am not too worried
> > about desktop integration, as it seems as if the vanilla builds
> > integrate and work fine (and look good too)....
> >
> > Sorry if this is a bother and cluttering the list, but I just want some
> > advice from those "out there"...and/or any
> > word from the SUSE people what their master plan is with the stable
> > repository. The UNSTABLE is still
> > pushing 3.4.2 as if it's cutting edge...while 3.4.3 is already out
> > there. Of course, on my "production" environment,
> > I will be only using a stable build anyway...but I want to move forward
> > faster than the SUSE repository is....
> >
> > Thanks..
> >
> > Bob
>
> Bob,
>
> You really need to be asking the SUSE people about this.  Each distro 
> has their own release requirements that the LibO devs have no control 
> over.  I know with Ubuntu unless there is a security problem that 
> needs to be fixed they do not update till the next release.
>
> Andy

Thanks, Andy....I am going to the SUSE people too, but I just wanted 
some input from here.  Seems as if they are
NOT keeping up with the latest releases...for instance, the haven't even 
put up 3.3.4 yet...the "super" stable branch.

Anyway....thanks for your comment.

Bob

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