weewx_4.0.0b18-1_all.deb vs. python3-weewx_4.0.0b18-1_all.deb

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Manfred Maier

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Apr 28, 2020, 3:47:01 PM4/28/20
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I'm currently planning to update my system to version 4.0
The initial installation (3.9.2) was done with the DEB package. So I'll of course use the same method for the update.

On the download page there are two versions of beta 18: One with a python3 prefix, one without. 
What's the difference? Is one using python 3 and the other one python 2?

An even more stupid question:
Do I have to expect any specific issues when switching to python 3 and the 4.0 version?
I'm planning to keep the existing weewx.conf. Any issues with this decision?


Apologies for all those questions.
I'm quite experiences with beta testing, but unfortunately not at all with python- / linux-based systems.

Thanks!
Manfred

mwall

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Apr 28, 2020, 6:08:20 PM4/28/20
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please do not use the beta .deb files.  they will probably bork your system.  in fact, i will remove them now.

i am currently testing the 4.0.0b18-3 (3rd iteration of debian packaging) deb files, and there are still a few hiccups.

the new apt repo is almost there, but a few naming/dependency problems keep nipping at my heels

the new redhat yum repository is working swell

m

mwall

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Apr 28, 2020, 6:13:08 PM4/28/20
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On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 3:47:01 PM UTC-4, Manfred Maier wrote:
I'm currently planning to update my system to version 4.0
The initial installation (3.9.2) was done with the DEB package. So I'll of course use the same method for the update.

On the download page there are two versions of beta 18: One with a python3 prefix, one without. 
What's the difference? Is one using python 3 and the other one python 2?

when all the dust settles, there will be one .deb file for python3, and a different .deb file for python2

if you installed using `apt-get install weewx`, then all you will have to do is `apt-get update; apt-get install weewx` to get the new version. 

to use python3, you must install on debian10 or later.

for those who want to see all the gory details, the compatibility and dependency matrices are here:


i'm working through the testing matrix at the bottom of the page.

m

Manfred Maier

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Apr 29, 2020, 4:15:13 PM4/29/20
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Thanks a lot, Matthew!

Then I was really in luck. Normally I don't ask before installing beta versions ;)

So I'll have to be patient ...

Manfred Maier

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Apr 30, 2020, 2:59:15 PM4/30/20
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Matthew, 
I guess it's safe now to update?
With  `apt-get update; apt-get install weewx` 

Manfred

vince

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Apr 30, 2020, 3:07:27 PM4/30/20
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On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11:59:15 AM UTC-7, Manfred Maier wrote:
Matthew, 
I guess it's safe now to update?
With  `apt-get update; apt-get install weewx` 



Follow the online instructions pointed to by Tom's release posting.
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