Re: Missing or incorrect section in packages
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=176867
in case add more info here.
Thanks
Fabio
On Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Chuan-kai Lin wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> I have recently noticed that many binary packages does not have correct
> Section: declaration (either missing or disagree with the override file)
> and this problem is causing apt-move to drop packages. I have counted
> 51 packages in stable-updates that resides in main but has non-US listed
> in the Section header; and 110 or so binary packages in stable that does
> not have Section declared. I would like some opinions on:
>
> 1. Does everyone agree that this is a problem to be addressed?
> Policy seems to be vague regarding whether Section declaration in
> control file is mandated or optional.
>
> 2. If yes, what is the best way do address the issue? Are there
> better ways than mass-filing bugs?
>
> Regards,
>
>
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