Notes 8.5.2 FP3 on Ubuntu (Linux)

As a follow up to my post about 8.5.2 FP3.  I have found out that this Fix Pack will not install on Ubuntu 10.10.  I get the following error message:

error in Version string '8.5.2-20110711.1400_FP3': invalid character in revision number       

I discussed this with a friend at IBM Singapore and they suggest that I raise a support item.  So I did that.  I have to say IBM support was amazingly quick and came back with the following repost:

Unfortunately, the release of Ubuntu that we do officially support is 10.4 for 8.5.2, and that detail is available here,          
                                                                     
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/nflsblog.nsf/dx/ubuntu-10.04-lts-is-now-an-officially-supported-platform-for-notes-8.5.2                                                                                    
                                                                     
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27019218#NetworkProtocols_R-hwgroup                                                    
                                                                     
So, we would suggest dropping Operating System back to 10.4 and retry the FP3 upgrade.  .

So there you have it, straight from the horses mouth.

The moral of the story is check the application that you want to upgrade is supported by your operating system, Also check the other way round before upgrading your OS check that the app supports it.  I have heard of some issues on the new Apple Lion O/S with Notes.  But not see it my self.