2009-01-13, 17:43
openricky Wrote:quick question that i hope is not off-topic: is there a recommended ubuntu version to use? since hardy is a long-term-support version, will the PPA for it last a long time? or are there important improvements in intrepid (or soon jaunty) that would warrant running a system that is newer, but possibly less stable?
I cannot comment on the ppa but you will always likely be able to access the daily builds or stable ppa's. The only real reason to upgrade Linux is for more features or better supported hardware in the latest kernels of which you could do the same on your existing hardy, gutsy etc build.
There are obviously better supported and fixed items in the latest kernels such as remote support, suspend fixes etc again all this can be done via upgrades or patches in most cases to your existing kernel. If you are not confident in doing patches and kernel upgrades then it leaves you know choice but to upgrade to a newer version.
Regards,
Dave