[Debian-med-packaging] zstd package on Ubuntu LTS 16.04

[Graham Inggs]

Hi Yann

On 13 September 2017 at 18:59, Yann Collet <cyan at fb.com> wrote:
> The solution would be for Ubuntu “Xenial” to update its zstd package.
>
> The new version (current is v1.3.1) generates data using official documented
> format.
>
> It’s also able to read data already compressed with v0.5.1, thanks to
> “legacy support” module (enabled by default), so it’s not disruptive for
> existing users.
>
>
>
> Are you able to do something about it?
>
> If not, do you know which contact point could be probed for such an action?

I recommend starting by filing a bug against Xenial Backports, after
reading through the documentation [1].  I can help with uploading,
provided you undertake testing of the package.  Feel free to drop the
list and email me directly if you need any help.

Regards
Graham


[1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuBackports