• Feyd@programming.dev
        5·
        5 months ago

        conflict when trying to just update things naively

        Sounds like AUR problems. IMO using AUR helpers that tie AUR packages to your full system update command is a trap. AUR never professed to be a stable repository (in fact it’s the opposite). AUR has a place, but it should be used sparingly and thoughtfully.

          • Feyd@programming.dev
            6·
            5 months ago

            The wiki article :

            • specifically says that packages are not thoroughly vetted
            • does not recommend using yay or another AUR helper (which is the primary thing I recommend against)
            • has a frequently asked question section that is fairly technical and should indicate that it is not for the faint of heart

            The aur helper wiki has a fun red disclaimer at the top that no one reads

              • elo13@sopuli.xyzEnglish
                4·
                5 months ago

                it doesn’t mean anything if a large number of tasks the average user is going to do require AUR packages

                You keep saying this but can you give any concrete examples? I don’t recall coming across anything like this.

              • Feyd@programming.dev
                3·
                5 months ago

                To reiterate, I don’t think there is anything wrong with using the AUR. I think that using an AUR helper that ties updating AUR packages to your pacman -Syu is a trap that people keep falling into despite the warnings in the wiki.