Backport software

[Gumper]

I'm just wondering, how safe is it to upgrade programs using the backports? Do you guys use the backports much.

[integr8e]

Re: Backport software

I'm not positive which of my applications are from the backports repository, but I haven't had any issues. I'm pretty sure you won't run across any unsafe software as long as you stick with the repos included by default.

[Gumper]

Re: Backport software

Thanks! I think I'll give them a try.

[heinkel_111]

Re: Backport software

What you do risk is getting a less stable system because the backporting isn't tested as rigorously as the "normal" release. I have had this issue with Amarok, in particular, that it works perfectly after a Kubuntu release but then as new version starts filtering in via backports I get more and more crashes. (And these usually include total system lockup so it is really annoying.)
My solution is not to use backports unless really needed.

[Gumper]

Re: Backport software

What you do risk is getting a less stable system because the backporting isn't tested as rigorously as the "normal" release. I have had this issue with Amarok, in particular, that it works perfectly after a Kubuntu release but then as new version starts filtering in via backports I get more and more crashes. (And these usually include total system lockup so it is really annoying.)
My solution is not to use backports unless really needed.

Maybe I won't try them after all