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29.0.60; Not easy at all to upgrade :core packages like Eglot

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From: Philip Kaludercic <philipk <at> posteo.net>
To: Stefan Monnier <monnier <at> iro.umontreal.ca>
Cc: Lars Ingebrigtsen <larsi <at> gnus.org>, 62720 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, Eli Zaretskii <eliz <at> gnu.org>, João Távora <joaotavora <at> gmail.com>
Subject: bug#62720: 29.0.60; Not easy at all to upgrade :core packages like Eglot
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:34:04 +0000

Stefan Monnier <monnier <at> iro.umontreal.ca> writes:

>>> I'm not sure why, admittedly, but I think it comes down to the fact that
>>> the first upgrade of a `:core` package from GNU ELPA feels to me more
>>> like an "install" than an "upgrade".
>> Can't argue against feelings :)
>
> What can I say: I just know I'm right!
>
> More seriously, I agree it's not a very strong/compelling argument.
> I just wanted to mention it, in case I'm not the only weirdo.

I would agree as well, and my argument would be that by installing a
core package from ELPA, I am indicating that I want to follow the newest
version of a package as it is developed upstream, which might be
perceived as less stable/predictable than tracking the development
through Emacs updates.

>         Stefan

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