Aw: Re: Candidates for removal from testing (2013-06-04)

["Steffen Möller" <steffen_moeller@gmx.de>]

Hi,

> On Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 09:37:54AM +0900, Charles Plessy wrote:
> > Le Tue, Jun 04, 2013 at 02:06:26PM +0200, Niels Thykier a écrit :
> > >
> > > Our automated tools for finding RC buggy leaf packages in testing have
> > > found 79 potential candidates (see attached files).
> > >
> > > The packages have been selected based on the following criteria:
> > >  * The package had at least one RC bug without activity for the past
> > >    14 days.
> > >  * If a bug is assigned to multiple packages, both packages will be
> > >    affected.
> > >  * The RC bug affects both unstable and testing.
> > >  * The affected package does not have any reverse dependencies in
> > >    testing.
> >
> > Thanks a lot.
>
> +1

I also like it, somewhat, but am also aware of this approach rendering
unstable more stable than testing. I would prefer another kind of punishment
for neglect / some difficulty than the mere removal.

> > Please do not hesitate to remove leaf packages like mira
> > in an automated manner.
>
> ... which does not mean that we (= Debian Med team) are not working on
> it - we just did not managed to find a solution.

I was not aware of it. And even that I am now, I do not have the time to
address this within the next 14 days. So, hm, ... those 14 days are truly
challenging.

Steffen