Re: Bad version number based on date advice in policy?
Josip Rodin <joy@srce.hr> wrote:
>
> Hiding epochs actually has adverse effects (I've seen several dependencies
> get broken because the epoch was forgotten), so that's not a particularly
> happy feature...
Point taken. However, the alternatives to epochs can also be error-prone
since they deviate from the actual upstream version number.
> The policy should discuss this in any event, and then the developer can
> make a decision depending on their circumstances.
Sure, as long as the discussion does not involve any prejudice against
using epochs.
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