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norbert wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:01 am Downgrading is not really supported, but you can force all packages with apt install PKG==<version> to be downgraded. But that is not a piece of cake

Yes in worst case that is ok but.... how do I if I start from scratch choose which KDE to upgrade to?

If you have Debian KDE installed, just add my repos.
If you have my newer versions installed and want to start from scratch, best is to remove everyting Plasma?KDE related, then add the version repo you want.

norbert wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:17 am If you have Debian KDE installed, just add my repos.

That's what I did initially.... my question is how do I choose whether to upgrade to 5.24 instead of 5.25?

Use plasma524 and apps2204 in the list file?

Yes, you choose either plasma524 or plasma525 in the list file. The apps selection is independent (I hope)

OK thank you.

Updated in VM now.... seems it uninstalled my theme (breeze) due to "broken packages" and I cannot log in.

"org.kde.plasma.private.sessions is not installed"

rambo919 wrote: Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:59 pm Updated in VM now.... seems it uninstalled my theme (breeze) due to "broken packages" and I cannot log in.

"org.kde.plasma.private.sessions is not installed"

There are always (sync?) problems as soon as updates are available in Norbert's repos. Just wait for a day or so. Also always check what update is trying to do (removing packages is a warning sign).

Another thing - setup a virtual machine with a copy of your working environment and test the updates there first.

markol wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:52 am

rambo919 wrote: Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:59 pm Updated in VM now.... seems it uninstalled my theme (breeze) due to "broken packages" and I cannot log in.

"org.kde.plasma.private.sessions is not installed"

There are always (sync?) problems as soon as updates are available in Norbert's repos. Just wait for a day or so. Also always check what update is trying to do (removing packages is a warning sign).

Another thing - setup a virtual machine with a copy of your working environment and test the updates there first.

Good to know.... it got more updates today. I updated and to restore removed packages used instructions here https://askubuntu.com/questions/50622/h ... es-at-once

For everyone who's expecting Norbert's further updates...

Sorry to say, but I don’t intend to put more work into the packages, I’m done with Debian and their wizard hunting. I leave the current state up in the hope that maybe someone takes over.

We're stuck with Plasma 5.24.7 (LTS) and 5.25.5, KDE Gears 22.08.3, and KDE Frameworks 5.100.0 until the new Debian (and MX Linux) comes out - which will probably include Plasma 5.27.1 (or 5.27.2). This will be the last 5.x release (also LTS) before the release of Plasma 6.

I believe this is it regarding newer Plasma in Debian Stable.

I don't even care about the stupid wizard game.... the fact that Debian it seems also went off the rails because of it.... this does not bode well for the future.... The wokes have invaded and might just destroy Debian from the inside out it looks like.

Imagine if it gets so bad Debian gets forked into a "no woke crazies allowed but wizards welcome" project.