Hi > hi t?r?k, >> In my favourite Linux distros there is no package form 1.4.1, and it >> is almost impossible to install correctly from source, because of the >> dependencies. So I have to use 1.4.1 from wine, or find a live distro >> with 1.4.1. >> > > well, what's about re-thinking what your favorite distros should > provide you in order to be your favorite? > > a/ up to date scribus package > b/ making it easy to compile scribus > > just a hint: debian testing and ubuntu provide both. > as far i can tell fedora is pretty friendly, too. > > and before going for wine or a live distro, you could try to install > debian testing or ubuntu (with the scribus own repository) in a > virtual machine... > > have fun > a.l.e a/ and b/ - any of those would serve well.
You know, when deciding to use a distro it is not a decisive factor, whether it has the latest version of programmes. Though I already have Linux Mint LMDE in my mind to use from a USB drive.
