On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:07:47 +1100 Alex Ghitza <aghi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:27:22 -0800 (PST), Tom Roche > <tlro...@gmail.com> wrote: > > summary: I installed ubuntu package=sagemath (and dependencies) > > using aptitude on 2 previously-sage-clean ubuntu karmic boxes. Sage > > appeared to install cleanly on both boxes, but a simple problem > > (that works on sagenb.org) causes sage to abend similarly on both > > boxes. How to fix the current installs, or reinstall more > > appropriately? > > > > The version of Sage that's currently packaged in Debian (and hence > Ubuntu) is really really old (think: dinosaur). <snip> I also heard many people complain about this at a workshop last few days. Unfortunately installing the debian/ubuntu package seems to be the first choice for many potential users and it leaves a very bad impression afterwards. Can we get Debian/Ubuntu to move these packages to a less visible repository. (Is it too obvious I don't use/understand Debian? :) ) Or, at least put a disclaimer in the package description reflecting the status. Cheers, Burcin -- To post to this group, send email to sage-support@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to sage-support+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/sage-support URL: http://www.sagemath.org
