Re: installing alfa versions

From: "Ulrik Nielsen" <un.spam@tiscali.dk> > btw. what are your (not only Norbert) opinion on running alpha state > packages ? > - just so that I don't upgrade a bunch of packages, and break everything ;) Don't use alpha packages in critical applications. The API can be broken at will, and there are no guarantees that there are not critical bugs. Beta versions are more stable, but still may have upgrade issues. However, I use alpha packages in some of my non-critical applications, because using code that is open to public scrutiny is better than developing my own solution and not knowing how secure it is. It depends on how necessary the functionality is for your application and how much time you have. And don't forget about application lifetime. If you are developing something that will be used for a few months and then go offline (e.g., a project-specific site), I'd be less worried than if I'm creating something that will be around for a long time. Klaus