On 2007-06-20, Bill Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:48:32 -0700 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hello >> >> I want to install the ntfs-3g driver, which I don't find in the Etch >> repositories. I read that I can add the "testing" and "unstable" >> distributions to my sources.list, make "stable" as the default in >> apt.conf and go for it. Is this perfectly all right or should I do >> something else? I remember somebody in this list recommending not to >> mix distributions at all under threat of death. >> >> Regards >> Jose >> > > Since the packages in a Debian system are interconnected, it is > not wise to install packages directly from one distribution to > another. Sometimes it works fine, but sometimes it will install > dependent programs that conflict with other parts of the Debian > stable. > > My advice would be to learn how to re-compile or "backport" a package > from unstable to stable when necessary. You can get more information on > backports here: > http://wiki.debian.org/Backports?highlight=%28backport%29
Or check backports.org where someone has done the work for you ;) The ntfs-3g package is currently listed there. But, as they say, knowledge is power, so I would still recommend a perusal of the documentation on building for yourself. -- Christopher Nelson -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Always look over your shoulder because everyone is watching and plotting against you. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
