Re: Upload just to change maintainer to @d.o?
On Tuesday 04 March 2003 12:45, Michael Banck wrote:
> > What is the recommended practice on uploading new versions of packages
> > just for "minor" changes like this? Should I upload new versions of all
> > of my packages, or wait to upload each package until there is a more
> > significant user-visible change?
>
> I don't know if there is a policy on this. I'd recommend switching to
> your @d.o address as you're doing regular uploads. If by the time of the
> freeze there are still packages left with your old address, an upload
> just to fix that is alright. That's just MHO, YMMV.
>
this is probably the best practice provided the information in the package
header is still valid. If the old email address stops functioning a new
upload is warranted.
Also, if the package changes very infrequently it may make sense to upload a
new package now than say 8 months from now.
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