Re: unofficial package repository and the bugs system
I still think we need more discussion on this. I see three main problems
- namespace pollution: there *will* be bug reports on recompiled standard
packages from those sites, and it will be confusing as these carry the
_same names_ as our 'official' packages. This will fill the bug
system. Don't we have enough real bugs to fix?
- we are spreading ourselves to thinly, Debian 2.0 looks as if it will
be overdue. This will lead to a mad rush (anyone remembering the 1.2
release ). Getting a good Debian 2.0 serves _all_ our user including
those who want 'bleeding-edge brandnew but only from stable'.
- are we sure we want to focus on this? I for once would be much happier
if Jim could devote his endless energy to dwww as that _will_ make
Debian better, and helps Debian to keep the edge.
Comments?
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