On 02/24/2010 09:48 AM, Kevin Kofler wrote: > Patrick O'Callaghan wrote: >> So far KDE 4.4 has worked for me, but in the past I've had several >> serious problems with KDE apps (including Amarok and the Desktop >> Switcher) because newer versions don't properly understand old config >> files. When I've raised the point on this list the reaction is on the >> lines of "it's too hard to do properly". > > Well, the main thing is, it's not our job as distro packagers to do this, > complain to upstream about breaking configuration compatibility (which is > basically data loss)! I wouldn't go pointing fingers, we're all responsible to some degree. Patrick's premise is right though, it *is* hard. -- Rex
