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Re: Debian on Azure - vmdepot



On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 10:52:17AM +0000, Pierre Couzy wrote:
> > > So let me refine my initial question: why Debian is not there? :-) and
> > > how do we get Debian into that list?
>
> Basically, VM Depot is the main repository for community-based OS
> images, and it gives complete freedom in terms of updates. Having said
> that, I am not aware of specific blockers to be in the main Azure
> portal as well, but getting there will need more work. The first step
> was to have an Image that works on Azure, the next is to have a final
> version and not the Testing one, and then get confidence in its
> general behavior. I'm pretty sure we'll need more steps after those,
> and I'm willing to help identify them and work with you, but I see VM
> Depot as the best home for the foreseeable future.

Hi Pierre, thanks a lot for clarifying. So, for the time being, it will
remain as it is, at least until Wheezy release --- when we can properly
call that image Debian Wheezy. Then we will reassess the situation.

Thanks!
Cheers,
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