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Re: Changing the name of a package.



On 11-Jan-2000 Jordi wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 11, 2000 at 01:03:01PM -0800, Sean 'Shaleh' Perry wrote:
>> well since it is so new, perhaps you should request it be removed (release
>> critical bug on ftp.debian.org) and upload a new package.  Realize that the
>> new
>> package will be treated as a completely new package.
> 
> Wow, but isn't that a bit drastic?  New packages freeze, and all... I guess
> this method would result in a 'nano for Woody'?
> Any other method? I asked on IRC, a developer told me to mail the ftp admins
> about this. What can I do so nano is included on potato?
> 

upload the package. mail the admins explaining the situation. on irc talk to
dark if you see him.  He is release manager and should be able to help.


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