on 2002/05/26 11:56, [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
> Most of the packages in fink's unstable tree are new packages, or new version
> of packages, which need to be tested. The package maintainer has already
> successfully used the package, but he or she needs feedback from other
> users before the package can be moved to the stable tree.
>
> So... you don't really need to worry about instabilities in the programs
> themselves. However, you should consider updating fairly frequently if
> you are using the unstable tree, because if problems do arise, the
> maintainers will address them through revised versions of their packages.
>
> Also, if you are using the unstable tree, you can help fink progress by
> emailing the maintainers of unstable packages which you are using
> successfully,
> so that they know these packages are suitable for the stable tree.
> "fink info foo" will tell you the maintainer of pkg "foo".
>
> -- Dave
Hello Dave,
Possibly the FAQ should be updated to reflect this disposition?
Q3.8: There's this package in unstable that I want to install, but the
fink command just says 'no package found'. How can I install it?
A: First make sure you understand what 'unstable' means. Packages in
there usually have not been tested at all, many have problems or just
won't compile. That is why Fink doesn't search the unstable tree by
default.
-lloyd
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