I also compiled the new version successfully in the PPA:
https://launchpad.net/~getdeb-package-managers/+archive/ppa/+packages
** Summary changed:
- Sync scilab 5.2.0-7 (universe) from Debian unstable (main)
+ Sync scilab 5.2.1-1 (universe) from Debian unstable (main)
** Description changed:
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You need a Feature Freeze exception [1] for the sync.
[1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FreezeExceptionProcess
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Sync scilab 5.2.1-1 (universe) from Debian unstable (main)
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/511864
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Bugs, which is
Oh, I am sorry. I thought it was not necessary because the bug was
initial filed before Feature Freeze.
Well, the benefits are:
- _lots_ of bug fixes. See the PDF here:
http://www.scilab.org/products/scilab/download/5.2.1/Changes-for-5.2.1
- Major improvements to Xcos. Have a look at details
I also tested the new version and it works.
It also updates fine from the version currently in the lucid universe
repository.
So I see no reason for not including it
** Attachment added: scilab 5.2.1 at work
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39380600/screenshot_001.png
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Sync scilab 5.2.1-1
