Thanks. That is good information for a Linux novice, like myself.
(This is an example of why it is helpful to explore such problems in excruciating detail. We learn from making missteps that experienced users won’t even consider.)
I see that the Gramps installation wiki doesn’t list Gramps 6 supported on older Ubuntu releases. I’ll leave it at that.
@Nick-Hall rightly points out that all required packages are now included in the Flatpak and Snap packages but what about some of the optional packages which make Gramps truly stand out?
There may be a case for a user-focussed process to gather a set of optional packages. These can be some of the most troublesome to locate and install especially with the strict segregation criteria (Sandboxed) applied by default in Flatpaks and Snaps. This could be another Flatpak (or Snap) delivery called, say, “Gramps 6.08 core with options” . If the steady-state process can gather these requirements and deliver the list of packages prior to a release it may not be much extra work for the release team to update and push out this additional deliverable.
BTW, @emyoulation, I just remembered that I had a problem with my 6.04 Flatpak not finding my NFS mounts so I think we might all benefit from an entry in the wiki for things to watch out for with Flatpaks and Snaps. Perhaps also part of the release packages…
brian
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You are undoubtedly correct. But since I have no idea was that means, someone else needs to take on that writing task.
Both the Flatpak and Snap include a selection of optional packages. The choice of Snap packages was based on those already included in the Flatpak.
Please start a new topic if you would like to propose enhancements to either the Flatpak or Snap.
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Some have posted concerns about the size of the download if all the packages are included. IMO all the packages should be included or automatically downloaded and installed. The price of disc space these days is so cheap. I wonder how many users don’t have at least 1 terabyte available on their main drive. The installation should be seamless. I’m a semi technical user but don’t want the hassle of identifying missing packages and installing them. At least on 95% of systems supported.
It is more a case of a general warning that whenever you upgrade anything you will have issues particularly if automatic updates are enforced every system has it faults even if billions have been spent on them.
We will all probably have painful memories I learned mine with Windows 10 and a long running project relying on Microsoft Access, 2 updates in succession screwed up the VBA code so when the project finished so was Windows, similarly I ran UBuntu for a number of years then along came snap and enforced upgrades so that too got dumped.
I will determine when I upgrade anything not some random software mogul.
I also try any upgrades on a none core system first to ensure as far as possible it does not negatively impact me.
phil