Hi everyone,
could we please update the OpenACS compatibility matrix? It’s extremely helpful, but currently it ends at OpenACS 5.10.0 and PostgreSQL 12, so it doesn’t reflect what people are actually running or recommending today.
A few examples that show the picture is a bit scattered:
What was actually tested with: The 5.10.0 release notes explicitly say: “All packages of the release were tested with PostgreSQL 13.*”. That context never made it into the matrix.
– openacs.org/doc/release-notes
Community guidance: In Q&A, Gustaf Neumann recommended PostgreSQL 15 for new installs and noted that 5.10 works with newer PG versions as well. This kind of guidance would be great to capture centrally.
– Recommended version of PostgreSQL?
Release notes wording: In the 5.10.1 release notes, under Version requirements you’ll find “Require … PostgreSQL 12 (PostgreSQL 11 EOL …)”. This reads as a minimum version, but it isn’t spelled out as “12 or newer,” which can be confusing—especially since PostgreSQL 12 has been EOL since Nov 14, 2024.
– Release notes: openacs.org/doc/release-notes
– PostgreSQL 12 EOL: postgresql.org news item
Real-world reports: There’s a thread confirming OpenACS 5.10.1 with PostgreSQL 17 working fine (Docker). That’s exactly the sort of field signal the matrix should reflect or at least link to.
– OpenACS 5.10.1 with PostgreSQL 17
Docs still point to the matrix: The “Install OpenACS – prereqs” page tells readers to check the matrix for versions, so keeping it current would close the loop.
– Install OpenACS – prereqs
Small addition that might help readers: a brief legend clarifying when a cell is “Yes” (green) vs. “Maybe” (e.g., clean install without critical errors; automated testing completes; or still community-verified only) would make the status unambiguous.
If maintainers who are closer to the current stack agree, aligning the matrix with these signals (and adding a short legend) would be hugely helpful for newcomers and upgrades.
Thanks a lot for maintaining the docs!
