[Scribus] Isolating a CVS install

Susan J Hogarth susan
Mon Mar 22 02:55:30 CET 2004


On Sunday 21 March 2004 19:22, BandiPat wrote:
> Susan Hogarth wrote:
> > OK, I've been hearing about all the fun of the cvs builds, but I'm
> > actually producing a few things using 1.1.5 I'd like to play with the
> > cvs, but I'm afraid I will end up with something unworkable for the jobs
> > I've committed to do. I don't have the luxury of another machine to play
> > with - how can I isolate an installation of cvs versions for
> > 'experimentation'?
>
> =============
>
> Susan,
>
> Don't at all be afraid to use the CVS as your daily Scribus!  I have
> never seen an instance of CVS that was wasn't as stable as the standard
> file posted.  You may run into one that won't compile for some little
> reason, quickly fixed by the guys, but not unstable.  In fact, I think
> you'll find using the CVS builds to be a pleasure with the added
> features and bug fixes that are done.

Yes, I decided to go for it, and installed the latest cvs. A snap, as I had 
been assured, and quite painless. Now I am enjoying it - thanks for the 
reassurances to all who sent them :)

-- 
Susan Hogarth





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