k3b doesn't start

[jls]

it writes that libdvdread.so.3 is missing, so I did :

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sudo ln -s /usr/local/lib/libdvdread.so.4.1.3 /usr/local/lib/libdvdread.so.3

[Jason W]

Yeah, the libdvdread update requires at least a workaround which you have just mentioned.

Libraries are moving forward, k3b is standing still.  I could rebuild k3b to use the current libdvdread libs, but k3b is a large and complex package which I honestly don't have time to troubleshoot or maintain.  I would rather spend my available TC time on supporting the community by handling extensions, as well as maintaining the more widely used packages like gtk2 and firefox and all. 

Of course, if anyone desires to update k3b they are more than welcome. 

[Arslan S.]

how about making an extension with the name libdvdread3 or we can add that symlink in the extension if it is working

[Jason W]

I may try rebuilding k3b in the near future to use the newer libdvdread.  That would be the best thing, hopefully time will allow.