[maemo-developers] Maemo 5 PR1.2 and Extras

[From: Marius Vollmer]

ext Michael Cronenworth <mike at cchtml.com> writes:

> If a user has access to downloading apps, then they will be notified of 
> the Maemo update. If they want a new app, they must update Maemo, but 
> they can continue using their old apps as long as they want. Refusing to 
> update because of a personal preference should be discounted. Security 
> updates, new features, and significant bug fixes should trump any 
> personal preference about updates to Maemo itself.

I agree, but the Application manager is unfortunately less than helpful
in guiding the user through a required OS update.  If a OS update is
needed to install an application, the Application manager will only give
a cryptic error message.

This needs to be fixed, obviously.  There are plans, but neither
commitment nor schedules... :(