Re: confusion about backports, repositories and BTS

[Michael Koch <konqueror@gmx.de>]

Hello,


On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 03:55:29PM +0200, Alain Baeckeroot wrote:
> When searching on 
> http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=openoffice.org&searchon=names&suite=all&section=all
> 
> i see debian-backports in the answers :-). So is it inside or outside debian ?
> 
> It would be good to clarify, and imho use "backports" informations and bugreports : 
> Its is very usefull to use a rock solid base (lenny) with new
> packages from testing/unstable...

backports.org is an unofficial project not part of Debian. But Debian provides
a service to its users by also showing backports in its search results.


Cheers,
Michael