Why do most Linux repositories both Calibre?

[JSWolf]

Why is it that most Linux repositories both Calibre? Why do they have other versions, versions that don't work, some version of the Python 3 beta? Why can't they get it right and serve the correct current version?

[kovidgoyal]

probably because they dont want to maintain python 2 in their repositories and want to build calibre from source instead of using the binaries.

[gbm]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why is it that most Linux repositories both Calibre? Why do they have other versions, versions that don't work, some version of the Python 3 beta? Why can't they get it right and serve the correct current version?

bernie

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why is it that most Linux repositories both Calibre? Why do they have other versions, versions that don't work, some version of the Python 3 beta? Why can't they get it right and serve the correct current version?

But you use Win10.
Unlike iOS or Android there is no need to get everything from a repository or a distro.

It's so simple:
go here: https://calibre-ebook.com/download_linux
Copy and paste the line of text into a Terminal window.
hit enter
Enter password.
Works even if Calibre is open. You simply get the new Calibre next time you open it.

There are several ways repositories work. Some are used by the GUI Software Manager. Others by the GUI Synaptic package manager. Some need you enter terminal commands. Some update via the Update manager.

It's no big deal and less bother than some Windows Installers where you have to pick custom and UNTICK the extra junk like stupid AV software or plugins to the Browser.

I've been installing Windows programs since 1991, UNIX from 1987, NT from late 1994, Symbian, iOS, Mac, Android and also Linux since 1998.

I've packaged programs using installers for Windows for C++, Java and VB6.

Really Kovid's method for Linux seems pretty foolproof and simple. Also Ubuntu Store is a bit mad.

So what's the problem?