Control: reassign -1 ftp.debian.org Control: retitle -1 override: hdparm:admin/standard On Wed, 2015-04-29 at 08:53 +1200, Ben Caradoc-Davies wrote: > Package: tasksel > Version: 3.31 > Severity: wishlist > > Dear Maintainer, > > the removal of pm-utils from task-laptop in tasksel 3.30 has the side effect of > removing hdparm from live images. See report and discussion: > https://lists.debian.org/debian-live/2015/04/msg00066.html > https://lists.debian.org/debian-live/2015/04/msg00067.html > https://lists.debian.org/debian-live/2015/04/msg00069.html > > - This is a regression as hdparm was included in live images up to and > including 7.8.0. > > - hdparm is in my view an essential utility for live images as it enables > identification of ATA devices and pre-installation ATA secure erase. > > - Live images have a "'we defer the package selection to tasksel > entirely'-policy". > > Please add hdparm as "recommends" of task-laptop so that hdparm is included in > live images. hdparm is in no way specific to laptops, so it doesn't belong in task-laptop. Perhaps it should have standard priority instead? Ben. -- Ben Hutchings Beware of programmers who carry screwdrivers. - Leonard Brandwein
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