[SOLVED] Gimp 2.8 for Mageia 2

[doktor5000]

Will Mageia 2 come bundled with the new Gimp 2.8? I think that would be a good idea, it has a lot of great features.

[doktor5000]

This was just released two days ago. Since quite some time we're in version freeze, so only bugfixes or security fixes are allowed to go in.
Maybe you want to take a look at https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Mageia_2_dev ... t_Planning

[Max]

You might also want to take a look at https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5726.

[DiBosco]

Just as importantly, when do we get 2.8 in Mageia 1? Not everyone will update to Mageia 2.

[Max]

Nope.
I don't have the wiki link with policy thingy, but no. New version updates are not sent to Mageia 1.

[DiBosco]

Well that's ****-poor!

[wobo]

Well that's ****-poor!

Yes, it is. So hurry up and join the packager/QA team. As soon as we will have enough people there we will have such backports you want.

[DiBosco]

I've offered in the past that if someone has step-by-step guides for idiots in how to create RPMs I'd be happy to do it and had no reply. I am actually a programmer, but, and it's a big but, I write low level programs for embedded systems. So, in away, I'd be ideal as I am not a stranger to writing software. The flipside is I would need hand-holding to get started.

[wobo]

The flipside is I would need hand-holding to get started.

Well, everything is there:

https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Packagers_Team - you will find a lot of useful stuff there (including policies and guidelines)
and
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Becoming_a_Mageia_Packager - which should be self explaining
On that page you will also find how to join the mentoring program, which is just what you mean with "hand-holding".

Of course you can always turn to the mageia-dev mailing list or ask on IRC (channels are also listed on the wiki page I mentioned above).

You will find packagers really helpful and friendly, despite their nasty reputation!

[doktor5000]

I've offered in the past that if someone has step-by-step guides for idiots in how to create RPMs I'd be happy to do it and had no reply. I am actually a programmer, but, and it's a big but, I write low level programs for embedded systems. So, in away, I'd be ideal as I am not a stranger to writing software. The flipside is I would need hand-holding to get started.

FWIW, here are some more links: https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Packaging_for_beginners
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Packagers_RPM_tutorial

If you need hand-holding, best drop in to Mageia-Mentoring IRC channel

[DiBosco]

I'll email someone I have no idea what IRC is.

[doktor5000]

IRC = Internet Relay Chat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat

I can tell you from first-hand experience that this is the best thing for such tasks, doing it via mail or forums is usually much more work and time-consuming
- please always keep in mind that someone has to spare much time for this, when doing this step-by-step via mail.

[n00biest]

Di Bosco :
create RPMs ? I'd be happy to do it !

While you're at it : Gimp-Gap.rpm !

[Max]

Di Bosco :
create RPMs ? I'd be happy to do it !

While you're at it : Gimp-Gap.rpm !

Ooh! Yes please!

[doktor5000]

There's already a package request for that: https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2176
Seems nobody had time to do it yet, we just need more packagers ...

[Max]

Oh hey, that was my package request

[doktor5000]

Marking as solved ...