> Subject says it all. Doing a source compile under Debian or
> Debian-like condition is not an option for the end user. They need
> an apt-get (the ubuntu equivalent to rpm AFAICT) version.
>
> Unfortunately, the latest I can find is 8.1.8
> Where's 8.2.3?
>
What ubuntu version do you have? I believe that 8.2.3 is at the
repositories for edgy and feisty. Or download the .debs from
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-8.2
Regards
MP