Suggestion for new repository of software - new versions of softwarein between Ubuntu releases

[Senectus .]

On Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:56:21 -0600, Joeb <ulist at gs1.ubuntuforums.org> wrote:
> 
> As much as I desire the latest of the packages you mention, wouldn't
> having the developers take time to test and repackage for Warty take
> time away from their getting Hoary ready?  I hear for instance that
> Hoary is going to use X.Org instead of Xfree, so that would mean
> building and testing, firefox or Openoffice.org on two totally
> different platforms.
> 
> Since Ubuntu is on a six month release cycle, I think the time would be
> better spent making the next version rock solid.  Besides, by then,
> firefox will probably be at 1.1 and Openoffice.org will have another
> upgrade, too.
> 

As tempting as it is to have a repository for keeping us as uptodate
as Gentoo.. I think the middle ground that Ubuntu has is the best
solution.. Its got lots of new stuff, but is also very stable and
secure..

I think I can live with this.. :-)

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