Re: How to make Packages file 50% smaller

[Alexander Hvostov <vulture@aoi.dyndns.org>]

On Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Joey Hess wrote:

> Alexander Hvostov wrote:
> > Following up on my previous mail, it's occurred to me that
> > /var/lib/dpkg/status et al shouldn't have the descriptions at all.
> 
> Are you aware of where that information in the status files comes from
> and what it is used for?
> 
> I strongly object.

I'm aware of what some of the other information in the status files is
used for, but the _descriptions_? Please, enlighten me.

> -- 
> see shy jo

Regards,

Alex.