Re: dpkg whishlist project ?
On Mon, Jan 08, 2001 at 10:25:37AM +0100, Tony Schonfeld (f5git) wrote:
> I've recently read a project for future release of dpkg
> to have the ability to install more than one version
> of a package simultaneously.
>
> I think it's a very good idea for special need.
>
> Do you know if this project will be in progress
> in a future ?
>
Um, no that is not a dpkg project. That is some third party wanting to
create another package manager. I seriously doubt such a feature would
make it into dpkg proper, and especially not used in Debian. It adds so
much complexity to an already complex process, that the chance for
screwing up your system is too high.
Ben
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