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How long do we have to wait for the fix to move through the system into the 10.04 LTS?
I have a machine to build for a non computer literate friend, who I've finally managed to talk into trying out Ubuntu. I intend on giving him the latest LTS. He specifically wants to use this machine for managing an iPod and for ripping his cd collection.
I know the workaround (preferred option in some cases I'm sure) is to use something like Asunder to rip, and Rhythmbox to play and manage the collection - but this is not an optimum solution for a non technical user.
Should I set the system up to use Rhythmbox only and run the risk that the fix is still not propagated in the next few weeks, or set up ripping with an alternate ripper and run the risk that after I've set up his machine the fix will come though and I'll have to return and reconfigure his machine?
As previously stated, considering the heavy use that Ubuntu gets as a media playing solution - this really should have a higher priority.
A delay is fair enough if a bug is under investigation and a fix is being coded - but to delay a known fix from being distributed for over a month is just not acceptable in an LTS. How am I supposed to recommend Ubuntu to new users if this kind of fault is not fixed in a timely manner?
I wonder how long before he asks if he can just have M$oft XP and iTunes - which much as I hate to say it does seem to be the best solution right now for the job at hand...