Updating Lazarus 2.2.0RC2 --> 2.2.0 (together with latest FPC)
lazarus / 1-Linux

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ArminLinder · 2022-02-14 16:43

On my Debian VM I currently have 2.2.0RC2/FPC 3.2.2 installed using
sudo apt. I need to update to 2.2.0 release.

Unfortunately the wiki at
https://wiki.freepascal.org/Installing_Lazarus_on_Linux  does not have
anything to say about updates.

Who can give me instructions?

The initial install was, IIRC, via sudo apt-get install Lazarus. I
tried sudo apt-get upgrade Lazarus, but it seems this command won't
give me a 2.2.0, but a 2.0.12.

Thnx, Armin.

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trev · 2022-02-14 22:14

Uninstall the current version (I'm guessing apt has a facility to do
this - I'm not a Linux user).

Install from source following the Wiki instructions because, from what
I've read, most (all?) Linux distribution repos are behind current FPC
and Lazarus versions for various reasons.

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dbannon · 2022-02-14 23:41

Just install the new one, it will overwrite the rc version and apt
will update the database accordingly.

Davo

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Zvoni · 2022-02-15 07:41

And debian is especially notorious to lag behind current versions

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dbannon · 2022-02-15 07:56

Quote from: Zvoni on February 15, 2022, 08:41:20 amAnd debian is
especially notorious to lag behind current versions

It appears that the OP is using downloaded debs direct from
FPC/lazarus, not the Debian ones.

By the way, if you feel brave, Debian Testing usually has a pretty up
to date version, it is right up there at the moment.

Davo

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Zvoni · 2022-02-15 08:18

Quote from: dbannon on February 15, 2022, 08:56:13 amIt appears that
the OP is using downloaded debs direct from FPC/lazarus, not the
Debian ones.

By the way, if you feel brave, Debian Testing usually has a pretty up
to date version, it is right up there at the moment.

Davo
How do you figure that?
QuoteThe initial install was, IIRC, via sudo apt-get install Lazarus.
There is no hint he installed from local deb's
Regards Debian being "up-to-date": I'll take your word for it, since i
switched to Manjaro some 2-3 years ago

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dbannon · 2022-02-15 10:16

Quote from: Zvoni on February 15, 2022, 09:18:30 amQuote from: dbannon
on February 15, 2022, 08:56:13 amIt appears that the OP is using
downloaded debs direct from FPC/lazarus, not the Debian ones.
How do you figure that?

Because Nimral said he installed 2.2.0RC2 and that would imply Debian
Unstable or Testing, unlikely.  It was most certainly not Bullseye,
the standard Debian install right now.  So, yes, its possible he is
using Testing in a VM . But if he is, my suggestion would still be the
right one, more through good luck than anything else ;-) 
https://packages.debian.org/bookworm/lazarus-ide

Oh, thats interesting - Debian Bullseye Backports also has 2.2.0 too !
- I would still recommend getting the debs from FPC/Lazarus site.

Davo

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Zvoni · 2022-02-15 10:26

Quote from: dbannon on February 15, 2022, 11:16:02 amOh, thats
interesting - Debian Bullseye Backports also has 2.2.0 too ! - I would
still recommend getting the debs from FPC/Lazarus site.

Davo
Definitely!
OTOH, in OP's case (independent if it's testing in VM or wherever
else), i'd use fpcupdeluxe, select the "generic" branch (stable, fixes
or main), and fire!
that way i can stay current with updates without having to juggle
different Lazarus-versions each with its own config

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dbannon · 2022-02-15 10:39

Quote from: Zvoni on February 15, 2022, 11:26:05 amOTOH, in OP's case
(independent if it's testing in VM or wherever else), i'd use
fpcupdeluxe, select the "generic" branch (stable, fixes or main), and
fire!
that way i can stay current with updates without having to juggle
different Lazarus-versions each with its own config

Ah, well, as an old System Admin and therefore, by definition a
Control Freak, I want to see whats happening. So, my general
recommendation is always build Lazarus from Source.  But OP asked
about Debs.

fpcupdeluxe is good, I have used it for a microcontroller project
where I could not be bothered working it all out myself. But for
normal Lazarus installs source build is so easy and I can see where
everything is.

Davo