On Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:55:54 +0200, Bo Berglund <bo.bergl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Basic install question on Linux: > >If one wants to get to the latest version of ffmpeg and it is not provided by >the Linux distribution used, how can one upgrade to it? I checked with CharGPT and got the following: [quote] The hybrid_fragmented flag was added to FFmpeg in version 6.0, released on June 5, 2024. This feature allows for the creation of hybrid fragmented/non-fragmented MP4 files, which can be useful for ensuring file readability even if writing is interrupted [/quote] For installing a newer version than with the distribution: [quote] You can install the latest version of FFmpeg from a PPA that maintains up-to-date builds. [/quote] Warning: [quote] if you encounter issues after upgrading, you can revert back to the version provided by the official Ubuntu repositories. This can be done using a tool called ppa-purge, which not only disables the PPA but also downgrades any packages that were upgraded via that PPA back to the versions available from Ubuntu's official sources. [/quote] Procedure: [quote] 1) Install ppa-purge: sudo apt install ppa-purge 2) Add the PPA: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jonathonf/ffmpeg-4 sudo apt update 3) Install or Upgrade ffmpeg: sudo apt install ffmpeg 4) If something goes haywire: sudo ppa-purge ppa:jonathonf/ffmpeg-4 Using ppa-purge will revert FFmpeg and any other packages affected back to their versions in the official repositories, ensuring system stability. [/quote] I will test this on one of the backup systems first.... -- Bo Berglund Developer in Sweden _______________________________________________ ffmpeg-user mailing list ffmpeg-user@ffmpeg.org https://ffmpeg.org/mailman/listinfo/ffmpeg-user To unsubscribe, visit link above, or email ffmpeg-user-requ...@ffmpeg.org with subject "unsubscribe".
