what's the point in upgrading to 12.1 ?
I mean I already have the latest kernel and most of the latest stable releases of applications/upgrades to many programs on slackware. I just can't find a suitable reason to upgrade. I use my slackware box as a MDP / router / home relay control for lights/security, etc. So, just a question. But, it is worth the upgrade? Btw, slackware is by far the best linux distro. So, it's not a question of worth, it's a question of personal time invested. Which is why I ask if it is worth it.

For what your using it for, no need to upgrade.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, or so the saying goes. If you use it for desktop purposes, then you get snazzy new features that you may want. However, if you're using it primarily for a server, or for your setup, for example, there really isn't a need and the benefits don't outweigh the costs. I know onebuck still has Slackware 10 (or earlier?) still kickin' on some of his boxes. As a desktop Slackware user, I'll be upgrading at some point. But I have another box that doesn't really need it -- but if I have time on my hands I may, since it isn't highly configured at this point anyway (due to lack of time/procrastination).

Just make sure you keep your boxes secure and upgrade any apps that have security risks (Pat releases patched/upgraded software for several older releases that fix security issues).

naut1ca: The only one that can decide is yourself. If what you have works, than by all means stay with it. If it doesn't work for you, than than start looking at your options. Can you add a program that will make slackware 12.0 work for you, or do you need to get 12.1?

-JJ

12.1 seems to have a little glitch or two.
Kooka wont pick up my scanner but it does find my joystick, & HP Dev Mgr wont work.
I have 12.0 on the same box and all that stuff works perfect.
I'll have to pick at 12.1 a little before I can switch over.

@slackass - If you can see your scanner as root but not as an ordinary user, then you you may find this useful.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...urrent-594071/

If you check out the readme encoded files in the root of the Slackware disk you will find why the HP device manager isn't working on your system and how to fix it.

This LQ thread may also be of interest.

Yeah I have to use the following commands to start the HP utilities:

LC_ALL=$LANG.UTF8 hp-toolbox

LC_ALL=$LANG.UTF8 hp-setup

I edited the shortcuts to execute these commands when I click their icons.

Dig

digger95:
Thanks!

adding "LC_ALL=$LANG.UTF8 hp-toolbox" to the command section of the HP menu button fixed it.

I'd recommend just creating an alias for hp-toolbox instead (you can put it in ~/.profile or /etc/profile). Then it won't matter whether or not you use a shortcut or command to start it.

Thanks for the input. I have decided to stay conservative. After looking over slack12.1 The means do not justify the ends result. I think I'm better off with just continually upgrading the kernel/software. Appreciate it