[ubuntu-za] Why does LTS not get the latest apps

[Lee Sharp]

On 04/04/2013 08:28 AM, Wikus wrote:
> Afternoon everyone ,
>
> I just read an article of an updated version of Shotwell (default in
> Ubuntu).
> The very last bit of the article got my attention. "This new version
> will land in
> Raring with normal updates".
> Note , no mention of Precise , which is the current LTS version.
>
> This is not the first time I see default application's latest versions
> not being given to the
> current LTS.
>
> So my questions are , why does this happen ? And what is the point of
> having a LTS version if it is not
> supported app wise ? (doesn't receive the latest default apps via updates)

The entire point of LTS is to freeze major upgrades.  It is a stable 
platform that does not go through major upgrades and regressions... 
That said, there are often PPAs for major packages to keep you on the 
latest version.  In this case...

https://launchpad.net/~yorba/+archive/ppa
http://blog.yorba.org/eric/2011/10/help-test-shotwell-with-the-daily-build-ppa.html

			Lee