Wire-desktop: PPA for stable builds
Could it be possible to publish Linux .deb files via a PPA so that users can get updates using the package manager?
darkwyrm
All 22 comments
Once set-up, this might be as simple as adding an extra task to the build process.
https://help.launchpad.net/Packaging/PPA/Uploading
ConorIA
on 14 Feb 2017
Any ETA for this?
anatoli26
on 19 Feb 2017
We absolutely need PPA/Repo for .deb packages. for example, I installed Wire .deb file on 3 computers of my relatives + 2 computers of non-technical friends.
Now, to update to a latest build, I have to remote-in to 5 (Debian) PCs, download new .deb file and install it. This leaves bad taste in generic users mouth.
Please organize this ASAP, so we can just install the first .deb file and it will link to your repos automatically, like 99.9% of other apps do.
RebelCoderRU
on 4 Mar 2017
@lipis, @gregor, could this be setup in the nearest future?
anatoli26
on 5 Mar 2017
This definitely something that we are looking into it.. there is no committed date yet but we would like ta have it.
lipis
on 5 Mar 2017
Yes please! Definitely look into setting up a PPA to publish Linux .deb files so that users can get updates using the package manager.
Users of Skype that are or have migrated to Wire really do need this as soon as possible.
aquatooth
on 6 Mar 2017
Agree! To much hassle for "moms and paps" kind of users without updates.
RebelCoderRU
on 6 Mar 2017
Manually updating a number of installations with version 2.12.2729 today
aquatooth
on 7 Mar 2017
Point taken.. :)
lipis
on 7 Mar 2017
ah, damn good to know your team is on this issue, as it will cause trouble for every single install on Linux.
in this case, i must remote into several boxes in order to upgrade it, but after PPA it will be 'set and forget' So, thank you and your team!
aquatooth
on 7 Mar 2017
Huston... Huston... we are loosing potential users.......
RebelCoderRU
on 12 Mar 2017
We still need PPA/Repo :/
RebelCoderRU
on 17 Mar 2017
@RebelCoderRU Yes, posting in agreement especially as @ConorIA has posted what seems a straightforward method of ending the Linux manual update misery :)
aquatooth
on 21 Mar 2017
@aquatooth Sorry, but I am not sure If I understood what you meant... Is this being done now ?
RebelCoderRU
on 22 Mar 2017
@RebelCoderRU agree that your comment; 'We still need PPA/Repo'
I like 100% of Linux users do hope that this is being worked on now, but I cannot confirm that.
Just have to wait in 'manual update misery' until it is completed. Patience required!
aquatooth
on 22 Mar 2017
It's on our list and we'll get to it soon, since the demand is growing :)
lipis
on 22 Mar 2017
6 weeks?! yes many users hope that your team will get to it soon, otherwise, I guess you could wait until users get frustrated enough to go elsewhere, then your demand will cease to grow.
aquatooth
on 29 Mar 2017
Hmm.... tic-tac...
RebelCoderRU
on 4 Apr 2017
lipis
on 4 Apr 2017
ffflorian
on 11 Apr 2017
https://medium.com/@wireapp/a-step-forward-for-wire-for-linux-52f0538cac15
mythsunwind
on 18 Apr 2017
Great! Thanks
anatoli26
on 18 Apr 2017
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We absolutely need PPA/Repo for .deb packages. for example, I installed Wire .deb file on 3 computers of my relatives + 2 computers of non-technical friends.
Now, to update to a latest build, I have to remote-in to 5 (Debian) PCs, download new .deb file and install it. This leaves bad taste in generic users mouth.
Please organize this ASAP, so we can just install the first .deb file and it will link to your repos automatically, like 99.9% of other apps do.