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Re: NEWS.Debian abuse



On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 03:11:58AM +0000, Martin Michlmayr wrote:
> * Kenneth Pronovici <pronovic@debian.org> [2006-01-31 19:09]:
> > Ok, after a quick look through the existing NEWS.Debian files on my box,
> > I concede that this is the way most developers use the file.  I still
> > maintain that the information provided was useful, but it could probably
> > go in some other place.
> 
> Your entry for e.g. 0.5.39-3 is a typical example for something that
> may go in the changelog but it certainly has nothing to do in the NEWS
> file.  Imagine people reading that when they upgrade to Etch...
> Those people who care will read the changelog anyway and see what
> features you backported.

Yes, this is clear now.  Chris will obviously make changes to XMLTV,
which is his package now.  I'll make sure the rest of my packages us the
file properly.

KEN

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Kenneth J. Pronovici <pronovic@debian.org>

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