Hello Chris,
On Sat, Aug 25, 2018 at 08:39:40PM +0100, Chris Lamb wrote:
> > However, I can live with both versions, so if it is too late
> > to fix lintian than so be it.
>
> I wouldn't say it was too late, more that it has not been raised before
> and it would require somewhat of a big reworking of the logic so would
> be difficult to see this being prioritised.
No problem. Then I put a lintian ignore on that one if I should
encounter it again.
> It would also mean your package is ipso facto different from others
> which — as a general rule — is not a great idea.
I understand, but sometimes difference is also a good sign.
> > I personally like to have the licenses listed first, as the reader
> > than has a clear view of what he is expecting, before getting the
> > details.
>
> (Curiously, I completely agree with your reasoning but would disagree
> with the idea that the license blocks are the "non-detail" part.)
Agreed.
Greetings
Helge
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