> > Is v1.4 stable enough to install and use without a lot > of 'hacking'? Or, does it require a bit or a lot of > 'hacking' to install and use? > > Definition: Hacking--work that can't be done by a > non-programmer. > Actually there are now RPMs available of pretty recent 1.4.1 (if I only remember where), while I'm not sure if they're binary they still should configure and compile by themselves. As for the installation from sources, Debian sometimes might need a little attention but not often (besides my troublematic system was special) otherwise compiling from sources should be pretty straigthforward as long as you compile the midgard-lib first and install the data package last (read the install file for configure options, the defaults might not a) work for you b) have everything you want/need, other than that it's just "$./configure", "$make", "#make install") I'd suggest using the php4 version of midgard-php. > Background: > > For months now I have been checking to see if binaries > are available. Up to now I have assumed that if > binaries aren't available, then v1.4 must not yet be > staple. [This assumption seem to be buttressed by the > continued reporting of problems on this maillist.] > > I am now seeking opinions from experienced users of > v1.4. I'd like to install and start exploring the > features of Midgard. I've previously installed v1.2.x > from tarballs; the instructions were mostly correct > but the install took some hacking. I've been willing > to wait months to try v1.4 because I don't have a lot > of time for hacking. > Don't be afraid of source distribution Midgard, even the CVS snapshots usually compile without a hitch. > > Should I install now or continue to wait for v1.4 > stability? > You might want to wait for the release of 1.4.2 if you are patient and don't wish to use a CVS snapshot (I'm tonight or tomorrow upgrading to the latest snapshot [now I have a snapshot that is about two months old, works like charm apart from few bugs I just noticed] I can then mail you how it went). /Rambo --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
