[Solved] - Kubuntu backports

[rocky7x]

Is it safe to use the Kubuntu backports? Since Maui is based on Ubuntu and backports should bring more recent versions of various OS components other than Plasma, I think it should be OK, shouldn't it? I specifically have some KDE Applications in mind, since in Neon/Maui they are still at versions 15.12 and Kubuntu backports have more recent versions of them.

[leszek]

It is not save. Kubuntu does not always follow the same way packaging stuff up.

[rocky7x]

OK, I understand. But is there another way of getting more recent versions of KDE apps? For example the KDE telepathy in Neon/Maui is still at version 15.12... Or is there a reason for keeping it at such an old version (like no changes in the functionality till now)?

[leszek]

It is simply not packaged in Neon. That might change in the future.