Matthew Dalton writes: > You might ask "So why didn't the developer compile Slink deb's as well?".
Because he would have to have a special Slink machine just for that, and because there is nowhere for him to upload a Slink package. > I suspect that developers like to have the latest libraries etc as well, > which explains why this particular one was using potato. We are required to build and test our packages for unstable. However, it is a myth that you must upgrade to unstable before installing any packages anything from unstable. > ...there are situations where upgrading is a necessity. In most cases you can just install the package you need from unstable and let apt upgrade a few libraries if it wants to. -- John Hasler This posting is in the public domain. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do with it what you will. Dancing Horse Hill Make money from it if you can; I don't mind. Elmwood, Wisconsin Do not send email advertisements to this address.
