Re: Bits from the DPL
On Fri, Oct 03, 2025 at 08:40:57AM +0200, Andreas Tille wrote:
>...
> One task not yet covered in the draft is package removals. These were
> missing from the last delegation, though they remain an important
> responsibility. Most are routine, but exceptional cases may need faster
> action:
>
> * If a copyright holder claims a package infringes their rights,
> Debian should be able to withdraw it quickly (e.g. within 48h) until
> the claim is clarified or resolved. This requires a clearly
> responsible team and a visible contact point (e.g. e-mail or web form).
>...
Are we able to create new point releases of stable and oldstable within 48h,
to withdraw the package (and withdraw/update reverse dependencies) there?
A well-known case of claimed copyright infringement that was in the
courts for two decades affected the Linux kernel.[1] Even in the best
case where a code fix is available immediately, updating src:linux and
then rebuilding the installers and then creating new point releases
would be challenging to do within 48h.
> Kind regards
> Andreas.
cu
Adrian
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_SCO–Linux_disputes
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