Re: Why must LSB go? Is it no longer a priority for Debian to be open?
Le vendredi, 18 décembre 2015, 21.41:21 Travis Hurst a écrit :
> Debian is meant to be an open system. That means dropping LSB makes it
> harder for software developers to write programs for multiple
> distros!
The LSB standard is not enforced by distributions, you get subtle
differences despite "LSB support". Debian was also never "LSB-
certified".
> It also makes a hit on users. Like what if someone had a
> linux program and they wanted to switch to Debian?
If that program is free software, that's not an issue; either the
program _is_ in Debian already, or it could become part of it.
Do you have a specific program in mind?
> They wouldn't be happy as their programs aren't working. I am a loyal
> Debian user. Just why does LSB need to go? And why is this a good
> decision? Debian is what I'm most familiar with. I would hate to have
> to find another distro.
The more complete reasoning are spelled out there:
https://lists.debian.org/4526217.myWFlvm1rM@gyllingar
https://lists.debian.org/4682310.7LIWdV4Lar@gyllingar
In short: the LSB support as was implemented by Debian was an
uncomfortable, unsustainable and unreasonable middle-ground.
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Cheers,
OdyX
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