*Ahem*.
If you've got problems with debootstrap, file a bug about it *then* NMU.
Don't skip the first part.
In particular,
  * require newer makedev, fixes build problems on m86k and arm
  * added additional devices to the device list, especially input and usb
    needed for modern device drivers (Joysticks, USB, Scanners)
breaks basedebs building, and I have no way of telling exactly what the
problem was you're trying to solve.
NMUs are for making minimal changes, and _only_ when you provide _all_ the
information to the maintainer.
Also, base is _not_ up for random additions.
  * added pppoeconf to the packages list, better choice for DSL users
Yeesh.
Cheers,
aj
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