linux version numbering scheme

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bene42

linux version numbering scheme

Post by bene42 »

Hi,

I got a little bit confused on the linux version numbering scheme for stable versions.
The Windows version numbering scheme is strictly bound to the SVN version number:
"FreeCAD_0.9.2863_setup.msi" for example.
Why does the linux version numbering scheme differ from this scheme?
"FreeCAD-0.9.2646.5.tar.gz" for example.

The windows version scheme make it easier to look for patches gone in.

Best regards,
Bene
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Re: linux version numbering scheme

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I think thats because of some Debian rules. In Debian you have a Version you package and a number you count up for each
new Version of the package (with the same programm Versions).
I think for Debian packages FreeCAD-0.9.5.tar.gz would be probably better,
because, your right, the Revision number don't fit!

But thats something Werner has to decide! He is our packaging guru.
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