Re: About new source formats for packages without patches
On 25/03/2010 20:12, Raphael Hertzog wrote:
> - I'm still undecided whether I will change the default format in
> dpkg-source but obviously once all packages provide
> debian/source/format, I will be able to make the change without much bad
> impact.
What is the use case of a default format if all packages provide
debian/source/format ?
Can we avoid to put a debian/source/format in our package if we agree
to change our format when default in dpkg change ? (we must ensure that
our package works with both format in this case)
If yes, then what is the meaning of the lintian check ? (if no, then
I really would want a use case of the default format)
Or can we use 'default' in debian/source/format ? (we would have to
distinguish default(native) and default(non-native)...)
> - the adoption rate of the new format is pretty good but that's also
> because I promoted it a lot so that maintainers currently have it in
> their mind when updating their packages. Having lintian remind them for
> packages where they have not yet decided which format to use is a good
> thing to keep the steady rate.
> http://upsilon.cc/~zack/stuff/dpkg-v3/
I better agree on this argument.
Regards,
Vincent
> - the message in the lintian warning also asks for feedback because I want
> to know why people decide to not use the newer formats so that I can try
> fixing/improving whatever is needed.
>
> Cheers,
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