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authorAlasdair Nicol <alasdair@thenicols.net>2015-07-24 15:14:24 +0100
committerTim Graham <timograham@gmail.com>2015-07-24 13:36:44 -0400
commit82418a5d6df25f6714e9da5922e2d8187e687a6f (patch)
treeb366d217b015a47b9b90202aac8bd820bd54f30e /docs
parent05c7129bf28f243785d5a82701a5ebd865828c28 (diff)
[1.8.x] Fixed #25161 -- Encouraged users to install the latest release in docs
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@@ -57,12 +57,15 @@ You've got three easy options to install Django:
who have operating systems that distribute Django.
* :ref:`Install an official release <installing-official-release>`. This
- is the best approach for users who want a stable version number and aren't
- concerned about running a slightly older version of Django.
+ is the best approach for most users.
* :ref:`Install the latest development version
- <installing-development-version>`. This is best for users who want the
- latest-and-greatest features and aren't afraid of running brand-new code.
+ <installing-development-version>`. This option is for enthusiasts who want
+ the latest-and-greatest features and aren't afraid of running brand new code.
+ You might encounter new bugs in the development version, but reporting them
+ helps the development of Django. Also, releases of third-party packages are
+ less likely to be compatible with the development version than with the
+ latest stable release.
.. admonition:: Always refer to the documentation that corresponds to the
version of Django you're using!