On Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:07:45 -0400 Mark Grieveson <dg...@torfree.net> wrote:
> Hello. I run Lenny, and I'm trying to create, and then install, a > debian package of iceweasel from sid sources. [snipped] Well, I did figure out the initial problem that I cited (I needed a newer version of automake, I think), but, well, the whole process kept requiring more and more packages. It reminded me of the old days of dependency hell. So, my little experiment with debian's source packages, inspired by http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/apt-howto/ch-sourcehandling.en.html, wherein it states "Another common use of Debian sources is to adapt a more recent version of a program, from the unstable distribution, for example, for use with the stable distribution," is over. Heck, it'd be easier for me to just upgrade my entire OS to get the newer version of iceweasel, rather than keep trying to "adapt a more recent version of a program" via what is described at the site. Anyway, I believe I will stick with that old adage: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Stable works fine for me. Mark -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
