Goal
GetDeb extends the existing software options for Ubuntu (and derived) Linux
distributions by providing major updates and software not yet available on
the official Ubuntu repositories.
Quality
GetDeb packages are built using Debian/Ubuntu building rules, this reduces
development effort and assures the same level of quality. However when new
packages are developed or major upgrades are performed we do not follow a
strict quality assurance process, this is the accepted cost required to
achieve shorter release times. Still with a broader user base problems are
quickly identified as fixed. It should also be noted that we do not provide
system core packages or major libraries which could cause dependency
problems or other major issues, in case you find a broken package recovery
should be easily achieved by reinstalling the Ubuntu official package.
Scope
Packages will be provided for the "current" Ubuntu release, extended time
maybe provided for LTS releases based on workforce availability for such
releases.
The provided software ranges from popular software updates to emerging
software which was not yet able to get into the Ubuntu software
repositories.
Limitations
We currently provide direct links to software package files, there is a
clear understanding of the associated usability limitations and security
risks from this approach. Research is being done in this area and we expect
to improve as soon as possible.