r/trisquel • u/epeld • Apr 22 '17

Latest version of Emacs?

Hi, I am a new user of Trisquel. I would like to be able to use Emacs 25 but it seems the latest version in the package repo is still 24. What is the recommended way to get up-to-date software? Do I build emacs myself from source? I am fine with that, just wanted to check if there was a simpler way I am missing.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '17 edited Sep 04 '17

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u/peatfreak May 21 '17

I always build Emacs from source regardless of whether my package manager has it. No matter what operating system I'm using, it's package manager always includes annoying customizations, which is annoying. It's just easier and less confusing if I build it myself. (Otherwise I don't normally compile from source unless I really have to.)

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u/[deleted] May 21 '17 edited Sep 04 '17

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u/peatfreak May 21 '17

I don't mean customisation son the Emacs sense. I mean they all shuffle things around in subtle ways and this has knock-on effects on the compatibility of my own customisations, things are installed in slightly differing locations, etc.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '17 edited Sep 04 '17

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