Will Rekonq be Updated for the LTS?

[claydoh]

When upgrading to KDE 4.8.3, doesn't that automatically update rekonq, too?

No, as Rekonq is not a core (official) component of KDE SC. Neither is Amarok, for that matter .

As to LTS, there will be regular updates to KDE as in the past, but it is unsure at this point if they will go beyond KDE 4.8.x.

A possible blocker for Rekonq updates will be the webkit and Qt library/qtwebkit versions required for new versions. If these need newer versions than what are available in the main repos, it won't happen as updating these could break other software in the LTS.

The 5 year LTS is a new animal, so what actually happens beyond the previous 3 year lifespan I would say is a big unknown.

[vw72]

When upgrading to KDE 4.8.3, doesn't that automatically update rekonq, too?

[dequire]

So basically Kubuntu LTS is gimped from having a proper browser that is integrated with kde for the whole life cycle... unless there is a way to get Firefox KDE integration back?

Unless anyone has recommendations?

Again, the Kubuntu packagers have been pretty good about backporting releases (esp. to LTS releases) via the Kubuntu Backports PPA. This also includes future KDE SC releases as well. Will they do this for the full 5-years? I don't know, I would think it depends on manpower.

As an aside, I couldn't imagine using a release for 5 years, given how fast KDE, the Ubuntu base, and free software in general are evolving. The obvious exceptions to this would be deploying Kubuntu in a corporate or academic environment, or if my hardware limited me to an older version. I'm not saying "stay latest and greatest" here, but let me ask you this: Are you using a 5-year old Kubuntu release at present?

[Snowhog]

Not matter what the developers do, or the packagers go with, they will never be able to satisfy everyone, what ever direction they go. But so what? If one doesn't like the browser du jour, you just install one to your liking. I've been using, and am quite happy with, Chromium.

[wrender]

So basically Kubuntu LTS is gimped from having a proper browser that is integrated with kde for the whole life cycle... unless there is a way to get Firefox KDE integration back?

Unless anyone has recommendations?

[james147]

unless there are security holes that a newer version fixes. In that case you would receive the updated version in the default PPA configuration.

Or at least the current version with the security holes patched.

[dequire]

You will likely have to have the Kubuntu Backports PPA open to get newer Rekonq versions, unless there are security holes that a newer version fixes. In that case you would receive the updated version in the default PPA configuration.

[wrender]

Will Rekonq be updated during the whole life span of this Kubuntu LTS release?

I noticed there is a newer version out there containing bug fixes but have not seen it trickle into the update manager yet.