Hello *, On Tue, Apr 05, 2005 at 04:53:36PM +0200, Neilen Marais wrote: > The numerical ndiff tool seems to have been around much longer, so > perhaps it should have first dibbs on the name? Also there does not seem The current ndiff package shows quite a different functionality, so replacing it with the numerical ndiff would cause a considerable amount of confusion among users. The numerical ndiff seems to be around some months longer than nmap ndiff, but this isn't sufficient grounds for package substitution, so a different package and different program name would need to be chosen if it enters the Debian archive. The Debian Policy Manual, ch. 3.1 and 10.1, deals with this. > to be a current numerical ndiff package. Where can one make a wishlist > item for packaging? Submit a RFP (Request for Packaging) via reportbug or direct email, see <http://www.debian.org/devel/wnpp/> for reference. Development of the numerical ndiff seems to be stalled, though. HTH, Flo
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