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Idea #12439: Include all bug-fix releases after an Ubuntu release

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #2117: Make latest version available.
Written by arkara the 22 Aug 08 at 14:39. Related project: Update manager. Status: New
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Sometimes after an ubuntu release, there are some software releases, that are bug-fixing.
For example gimp-2.4.7 is a bugfix release that is not on ubuntu repositories.
There are also openoffice releases, that are bugfixing but are implemented only after an ubuntu release.

I believe that ubuntu should update it packages, after a software bugfix release has been made in order to improve it's stability.
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Written by arkara the 22 Aug 08 at 14:39.
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Eldmannen wrote on the 22 Aug 08 at 15:14
I hate that I have to wait 6 months in order to get a new version.

borsook wrote on the 22 Aug 08 at 15:48
I don't know if it's possible "logistics" wise, but I'd prefer the packages to be updated regardless whether the changes are bug fixes or new features... anyway +1

cheesehead (Brainstorm moderator) wrote on the 22 Aug 08 at 17:06
What's the compelling reason for changing the current system of stable versions and the option of backports?

Would this mean a split of Backports?
Real-Backports
Just-Bug-Fix-Backports

What if the bug does not affect stability, but only corrects a typo or other non-critical bug? Should the package be specially updated? It's still a bug fix....

Ssdg wrote on the 22 Aug 08 at 22:14
PLUS this is already done since the bugfixes are done.
To be honest, bugs and security issues are fixed by updates.

-1, already implemented.

Exsecrabilus wrote on the 23 Aug 08 at 13:57
This.....fucking.....has NOTHING to do with brainstorming about Ubuntu. Augh, thank God the next Brainstorm update will prevent retards like the OP of this idea from ever setting foot on Brainstorm again.

If you want a package update, file a report on Launchpad explaining why that release should be pushed in to a stable release. You should explain that it only fixes bugs, or rather, it fixes an important bug that many users hate and must get into hardy-updates. Etc.

arkara wrote on the 23 Aug 08 at 15:39
How old are you? ten?


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