[Ubuntu] Plan for QGIS and GRASS versions, etc...

[Randal Hale]

I think if stable were to get 2.8.x - there needs to be a better 
explanation of stable vs unstable. I've spent more some time convincing 
fellow GIS people that unstable (which is usually stable) is what you 
want...and stable is out of date (but stable) software. I may be missing 
it but I don't see it explained anywhere clearly....to me it's clear if 
I look at it as a linux user - as a GIS practitioner it's not clear.

I like the way Ubuntu lines up with Debian - I'm just fighting the urge 
to switch to the QGIS repos. I'm on 2.8.1 on my main machine. I've not 
been notified that 2.10 is ready...I'm slightly concerned I've missed 
something where I need to update my repo for 2.10 or to get 2.8.2. I 
switched my laptop to 2.10 (qgis repos). I'm pretty sure 2.10 isn't 
ready on unstable and that's fine - I'm just getting worried I've missed 
something.

I would love to be able to have both 2.10 and 2.8.x installed - I'm 
pretty sure that would cause someone more headaches than I wish on anyone.

The grass breakages are a pain....but I'm hoping it gets better. I know 
it's a new release. The OSGEO4W release on windows always makes me a bit 
envious of that side of life.

Thanks for all you guys do,
Randy




On 08/05/2015 05:14 PM, Alex Mandel wrote:
> Recent discussions/breaks in the QGIS/GRASS interactions via the QGIS
> GRASS Plugin and QGIS Processing toolbox got me thinking we should
> probably clarify the plan/policy for where to put various versions.
>
>
> Seems based on our old  ppa naming:
> Stable should get QGIS 2.8.x LTR updates
> and GRASS 6.x
>
> Unstable should get QGIS 2.10+, GRASS 7+ (QGIS GRASS Plugin known to not
> work until at least QGIS 2.12)
>
>
> Of course this assumes people use stable/unstable in the manner we
> suggest. I actually don't know anyone who actually uses stable, since it
> mostly seems to have much older stuff.
>
> This also seems relevant to Mapserver, where 6.x  would move to stable
> and 7.x could go in unstable. And GDAL 2 vs GDAL 1.x
>
>
> A side variation I've heard  suggested is that we alias package names
> and files so that a transition allows both versions to be installed
> (would be awesome for postgis migrations). But I think that adds too
> much complication on the Debian side.
>
> Any other suggestions or ideas on how to handle this so end users  end
> up with working versions. Current unstable leaves QGIS Processing
> toolbox not working with any GRASS for some reason. Claims it can't find
> GRASS (though GRASS launches fine directly).
>
> Thanks,
> Alex
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