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enabling backports - crab - 07-11-2014 Could someone tell me how i might enable "backports" via synaptic please. Re: enabling backports - Scott(0) - 07-11-2014 Hi Crab Backport settings can be found at Software Sources. Here's how to get there. Click Start (aka Menu) > System > Install/Remove Software (aka Synaptic) Synaptic opens In Synaptic click Settings > Repositories Software Sources opens In Software Sources click Updates Tab Here's a picture In LL108 (on my laptop) the option: Unsupported updates (precise-backports) was already checked. I believe this is the default setting (but could have been added since installation). Pre-released updates (precise-proposed) I think this includes pre-release backports (can someone confirm this?) and probably carries a higher risk with system or application (or both) instability. Re: enabling backports - N4RPS - 07-14-2014 Hello! Actually, proposed updates are a two-edged sword. On one hand, they can offer you the latest features, updates, and bug fixes. On the other hand, since they haven't yet established a sense of stability for themselves with those who maintain the repositories, they ARE more likely to cause stability and functionality issues - which is why certain kernel updates are 'held back' by the LL updater... 73 DE N4RPS Rob