[kde-linux] latest version download

Rex Dieter rdieter at math.unl.edu
Wed Mar 4 17:10:09 UTC 2009


Nathan England wrote:

> How does one gain access to the source downloads to prepare packages
> before they are officially released? I've noticed several distros have
> 4.2.1 available now

release tarballs are provided early to distro-packagers, for several
reasons, among them:
1.  last-minute qa/bug-finding
2.  so binary releases are available on release day

patience grasshopper (or get involved with your favorite distro and kde
packaging to partake of the early access fun).

-- Rex




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