Package outdatedness in Linux Distributions This research is conducted by researchers from the University of Mons. The responsible contact person is [email protected] This questionnaire aims to gain insights on the outdatedness of packages (and its perception) in Linux distributions, as well as the updating practices of Linux users. The estimated time to complete the questionnaire is 5 minutes. STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT By answering this survey, you agree to permit the researcher to use and disclose the anonymous information provided as described below. CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS 1. I understand that all information is confidential and that I will not be personally identified. I agree to complete the survey for research purposes and that the data derived from this anonymous survey may be published in journals, conferences, and blog posts. 2. I understand that my participation in this research survey is totally voluntary and that declining to participate involves no penalty or loss of benefits. I may withdraw my participation at any time. I also understand that I may decline to answer any question that I am not comfortable answering. 3. I understand that I can contact the researchers if I have any questions about the research. I am aware that my consent may not directly benefit me. I am also aware that the author will maintain the data collected in perpetuity and may utilize data for future academic work. 4. By checking the "Confirm" box below I freely provide consent and acknowledge my rights as a voluntary research participant as outlined above and provide consent to the researchers to use my information in conducting research. I also confirm that I am of legal age to fill in this survey. * Required If you'd prefer to fill in an online version, scan this QR code. 1. I have read the terms above and provide consent. * Check all that apply. Confirm. Package outdatedness 2. Rank the Linux distributions (max 3) you frequently use. Only rank the distributions you make a personal use of. The remaining questions of this survey will apply to the distribution ranked first unless you specify otherwise. Rank the 3 distributions you most frequently use from 1 to 3 Mark only one oval per row. First Second Third Arrch Liinux CenttOS Debiian Sttablle Debiian Testtiing Fedorra Genttoo Mageiia Miintt MX Liinux OpenSUSE RHEL Sllackwarre SUSE Enttrreprriise Ediittiion Ubunttu Ubunttu LTS ZorriinOS 3. If any of your three most used distributions are not in the list above, please specify: 4. According to you, how long does it take for the latest upstream version to be made available in the official repositories of that distribution? * Mark only one oval per row. A few Never A few A few A few I don't days at (not weeks months years know most available) End--userr open--sourrce soffttwarre ((Fiirreffox,, LiibrreOffffiice,, GIIMP,, ......)) End--userr prroprriiettarry soffttwarre ((Spottiiffy,, Adobe Readerr,, Skype,, ......)) Devellopmentt ttoolls ((giitt,, Emacs,, Eclliipse,, ......)) Systtem ttoolls and lliibrrarriies ((openSSL,, ......)) Prrogrrammiing llanguage lliibrrarriies ((numpy,, llodash,, ......)) Prrogrrammiing llanguage rrunttiimes ((Pytthon,, node..jjs,, Java,, ......)) 5. How important is it for you to stay up to date with upstream packages of the following types? * Mark only one oval per row. Very Moderately Slightly Unimportant important important important End--userr open--sourrce soffttwarre End--userr prriioprriiettarry soffttwarre Devellopmentt ttoolls Systtem ttoolls and lliibrrarriies Prrogrrammiing llanguage lliibrrarriies Prrogrrammiing llanguage rrunttiimes 6. What are your main reasons for updating packages? * Check all that apply Check all that apply. Security Bugfixes New features Compatibility Just to remain up to date Other: 7. Which mechanism do you use to install specific versions of packages? Check all that apply Check all that apply. Third party Official Community Manual package repositories repositories of installation Manual manager of the the distribution from installation (flatpak, distribution (ppa, rpmfusion, binaries from conda, (pacman, ubuntu universe, (.rpm, sources npm, pip, apt, yum, ...) ...) .deb) ...) End--userr open--sourrce soffttwarre End--userr prriioprriiettarry soffttwarre Devellopmentt ttoolls Systtem ttoolls and lliibrrarriies Prrogrrammiing llanguage lliibrrarriies Prrogrrammiing llanguage rrunttiimes 8. Do you have any comments? 9. Can we contact you should we have any other questions? If so, please provide an email address. We will only contact you once. This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. Forms.