Being new to Linux. I take a lot of tips I see on the forum, and implement them without really knowing what they do.
I just realized that I have "backports" enabled (and remember that I read somewhere that it was a good idea), but not at all sure why?
What are "backports" and what do I get there. Is it a good idea to enable it or not
I have never had a problem, and accepted all updates, but have learned to "never say, never"!
What do you all suggest?
Thanks
Enabling "Backports" in LMDE-testing --Any advantages?
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Enabling "Backports" in LMDE-testing --Any advantages?
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Re: Enabling "Backports" in LMDE-testing --What are advantag
After more research
DEBIAN PACKAGES
http://packages.debian.org/squeeze-backports/
To me, it doesn't even appear like there is a "backports" for testing (Wheezy). The latest is "squeeze-backports" and there seems to be very little in it, and that is old stuff .
So it seems to be of no advantage at all to ad backports to testing
DEBIAN PACKAGES
http://packages.debian.org/squeeze-backports/
To me, it doesn't even appear like there is a "backports" for testing (Wheezy). The latest is "squeeze-backports" and there seems to be very little in it, and that is old stuff .
So it seems to be of no advantage at all to ad backports to testing
Re: Enabling "Backports" in LMDE-testing --What are advantag
From debian.org:
At the moment LMDE backports is empty so it won't make a whit of difference if you have it enabled or not. It may do in the future though. It depends if you need more up to date packages (and if Clem + team decide to put anything in there).
For info I have it enabled.
I know you are not running Debian Stable, but it just illustrates the principle.Backports are recompiled packages from testing (mostly) and unstable (in a few cases only, e.g. security updates) in a stable environment so that they will run without new libraries (whenever it is possible) on a Debian stable distribution. It is recommended to select single backports which fit your needs, and not to use all available backports.
At the moment LMDE backports is empty so it won't make a whit of difference if you have it enabled or not. It may do in the future though. It depends if you need more up to date packages (and if Clem + team decide to put anything in there).
For info I have it enabled.
Re: Enabling "Backports" in LMDE-testing --Any advantages?
Thanks again Viking777
OK, so it WILL (someday ) update some stuff.
I will leave it selected.
OK, so it WILL (someday ) update some stuff.
I will leave it selected.