Bug#441200: libconfig name clash
ok, I think we should try to vote on this one:
* Ian Jackson (ian@davenant.greenend.org.uk) [071127 21:25]:
> So I hereby formally propose the set of resolutions and (unaccepted)
> amendments implied by this DRAFT BALLOT:
>
> -8<-
>
> [Option D:]
> (1) The existing libconfig in Debian may retain its name.
> [Options X and N:]
> (1) The existing libconfig in Debian must be renamed or removed.
>
> [Option N:]
> (2) The newer library may use the name libconfig.
> [Options X and D:]
> (2) The newer library may not use the name libconfig.
>
> [All options:]
> (3) A maintainer who is refused the use of the name
> `libconfig' is invited to suggest one or more new
> name(s), within 14 days of this resolution.
> (4) If after that no member of the TC objects to a name within 7
> days (counted from the maintainer's suggestion), then the
> package is entitled to the name.
> (5) Even if a TC member objects, if the TC does not pass
> a resolution vetoing the new name within 28 days, the
> package is likewise entitled to the new name.
> (6) This process applies to each package rejected the use
> of the name `libconfig' by (1) and/or (2) above; it
> applies to library names, filenames, package names, and all
> similar names and identifiers.
> (7) Suggestions and objections are to be sent to this bug.
>
> [ ] X: neither package gets to use the name `libconfig'
> [ ] D: existing Debian package gets to keep the name `libconfig'
> [ ] N: newer C++ library gets to use `libconfig'
> [ ] F: further discussion
>
> -8<-
>
> I intend to call for a vote soon after we appear to have a working
> committee list.
Any reason to not call on this?
Cheers,
Andi
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