Arch Linux keeps falling behind in package updates, basic packages like gdb and LLVM are newer in Fedora then in Arch, and Bash is newer in DEBIAN then in Arch. Why have package updates fallen so far behind?

  • @Maxy@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    57•1 year ago

    To add to this, all of the packages mentioned have a -git version in the AUR. The people who really need the absolute newest version can always install these packages. The rest of the people (those who prefer stability) can continue using a slightly older, but well-tested versions of these programs.

      • Thurstylark
        38•1 year ago

        The only way to get it stable is to work out the kinks before releasing it to your user base and breaking their stuff in the process.

        They’re a small group of volunteers. It’s amazing that they keep up as much as they already do.

      • rodneyck
        15•1 year ago

        No what you want is unstable Arch which you can freely do by changing the repos, but your user experience will be fraught with pain and issues. You can move to Debian and do the same by running their unstable branches, same results though, most likely a broken system.

        Both will get you the newest releases.

    • UnfortunateShort
      2•1 year ago

      And you can also install packages from the Arch testing repos - which I really wouldn’t want to - but it’s entirely up to you.

      I appreciate the work that goes into testing and patching stuff for Arch a lot. I don’t want my OS to break for no good reason. Getting an update a month earlier is no good reason.