apt sources

[sparkes]

Nathan Owens wrote:
> I read on the ubuntu site that it isn't a good idea to mix debian and
> ubunu, but it said binaries are not the same but the source i think it
> said is the same here is the quote:

The source might not always be the same as ubuntu patches might not have 
been merged into debian at this time and vice-versa but your point is a 
good one.

> 
> "While Debian and Ubuntu are compatible to a large degree, and share
> many of the same source packages, the binary packages are not identical
> due to having been built independently."
> 
I think the problem (apart from the fact libs might diverge at some 
point) is the fact you can potentially have two packages with the same 
version number.  Apt will bork on this.

> It kinda sounds like u can maybe mix apt sources if u use debian src
> like: deb-src blah

This should work without problems but it's goint to be difficult to get 
support, you will be on your own ;-)  I am pretty sure that everything 
is in universe that is in the debian src archives so you might be better 
off using stuff out of universe.  It's not supported but at least you 
are using the same build as everyone else so get more peer support.

Personally I am sticking with supported stuff until after the release 
then I will go unsupported all the way.

sparkes

-- 
t:07005 968 999 f:07005 968 888
   http://www.swishdesign.com
    http://blog.westmids.biz
     http://www.fabhost.net
      http://lugradio.org