devel repo in sources

[keithrboz]

I have been reading that it is possible to use devel as the repo for Ubuntu, with some risks but generally works well. How can I do this with LinuxMint? I have ubuntu 18.04 running installed on my laptop.

Also run friefox daily as default browser. I am trying to say, I am happy to try bleeding edge, but can't code. I am also starting to answer queries on the forum.

[xenopeek]

That won't work well. If you want to use bleeding edge development release of Ubuntu, just use Ubuntu Linux Mint uses Ubuntu LTS as a package base and adds its own repositories on top of that. Linux Mint's software in those additional repositories is developed, tested, built and packaged specifically for compatibility with the library versions of Ubuntu LTS.

Linux Mint 19 due mid next year will be based on Ubuntu 18.04.

[keithrboz]

Thanks.


Of course, LTS is just happens to be the next release. I was seeing it as just another release.

So, how do I get involved in testing at Mint? rather than bunt, please.

[xenopeek]

Follow the blog https://blog.linuxmint.com/. The beta release will be announced there. I'd expect a beta release for Linux Mint 19 somewhere around May-June. Any findings from testing the beta release you comment on the blog post itself, so the developers have one place to scour for all the feedback on the beta. Usually the beta is an intense 2-3 weeks of users testing for issues and developers fixing issues found, before the final release is done.

[Hoser Rob]

They "generally works well" for who? Developers? This isn't a good idea if you have to ask the question. Unless you're very skilled, expect problems.

The other thing about dev level releases is that they don't even necessarily relflect what you'll see in the stablle versions.