digiKam new version?

[squirrel]

See here: http://www.digikam.org/?q=node/280

I have 0.92 on my gutsy...how come?

[Fenix-TX]

Re: digiKam new version?

You can add this repo:

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/allee/ubuntu gutsy main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/allee/ubuntu gutsy main

There is the last digikam 0.9.3

[squirrel]

Re: digiKam new version?

Out of curiosity, why is it not in the out-of-the-box repo?

[Fenix-TX]

Re: digiKam new version?

I don't know

[Nate]

Re: digiKam new version?

I think it's already in the main hardy repos as well. I have 0.9.3 installed and I didn't add the allee repository.

[squirrel]

Re: digiKam new version?

I don't think so mate...otherwise I wouldn't be here

[Rog131]

Re: digiKam new version?

Out of curiosity, why is it not in the out-of-the-box repo?

UbuntuBackports
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports

What are Backports

Ubuntu releases a new version of its OS every 6 months. After a release, the version of all packages stays constant for the entire 6 months. For example, if Ubuntu ships with OpenOffice.org 2.0.x, it will remain at OpenOffice.org 2.0.x for the entire 6-month release cycle, even if a later version gets released during this time. The Ubuntu team may apply important security fixes to 2.0.x, but any new features or non-security bugfixes will not be made available.

BUT

This is where Ubuntu Backports comes in. The Backports team believes that the best update policy is a mix of Ubuntu's security-only policy AND providing new versions of some programs. Candidates for version updates are primarily desktop applications, such as your web browser, word processor, IRC client, or IM client. These programs can be updated without replacing a large part of the operating system that would affect stability of the whole system.

Backports is an official Ubuntu repository and maintained by knowledgeable Ubuntu developers who are often present on IRC and other communications media.

If your favorite package isn't backported, you can backport it yourself (or try to ): DIY Backport



PPA repositories

Canonical Announces Launch of Launchpad 'Personal Package Archive' Service For Developers
http://www.ubuntu.com/news/launchpad-ppa

[squirrel]

Re: digiKam new version?

Learning is a never ending process, eh?

As always: Thanks Rog131 for your insights and thanks Fenix for the quick fix!