Reminder: Current version of Trisquel has software that is over 3 years old

I'm pleased to get updates on my Trisquel 7 Belenos box. I'd like to see the multiple keyboard indicator/selector bug go away any time soo but all in all T-Seven is still quite usable. Abrowser is @ version 54.

I'm confident that the next release will come when it's ready to ship. The stupidest thing to do would be to let it out unfinished. If for some unexplained unexpected reason not, I'll try something else like Devuan, Parabola or Debian instead.

I'm also quite happy about my working TP-Link TL-WN722N wireless adapter. To install Debian 8 or 9, I'd have to plug in the ethernet cable from my router. Debian needs firmware to operate the chip.

trisquel is not a mainstream distro, you can't expect to have hundreds of programmers fixing everything. It takes a lot of time. Belenos is a awesome distro, and I am hoping Flida will be as good, maturation is a important role in the production of anything that is good. Or maybe I'm just saying such things because the software I use doesn't need to be fully up to date...

Anyway, what I meant is that the long time is expected for such an community as this one.

Then just grab Debian Testing and watch out for non-free addons....
Or start helping; or stop complaining.

I did make a post about using Snaps to keep some packages up to date: https://trisquel.info/en/forum/trisquel-7-should-utilize-snap-packages-and-libre-host-them

There are various ways Trisquel could run its own Snap store like this: https://github.com/noise/snapstore

I don't think Ruben is moved by your complaining. He probably never reads this thread.

While I'd welcome Flidas and admit it's a little bit overdue, there really is nothing we can do about it unless we contribute.

Bear in mind that even though the LTS version T8 is based on is a year old it will also be supported until 2021. That's a good long while down the road so when it's finally done it will be a long time before absolutely needing replacement.

I believe Trisquel is a mixed-use distribution which is meant to be used for both a desktop and server. It is meant to be used by individuals, schools and businesses alike. Many of it's users are looking for stability and quality and not just the latest features.

Just my two cents.