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Re: libacme-bleach-perl: Binary packages



On 02:48 Tue 09 Jun     , Jonas Smedegaard wrote:
> 
> >> It is wrong IMO to package the three modules together in a single 
> >> binary package, just because that's what upstream did.
> >
> >What do you suggest then if upstream don't want to separate these 
> >modules ?
> 
> Compose a single source package that produce 3 binary packages.  As was 
> my understanding was the case already.  Your question now confuses me.

Oh sorry, it was my fault. Agreed that it's wrong to package the three modules
together in a single binary package.
 
> >> The packages being small should not be a problem.  If only there is a 
> >> need for the packages, then go for it.
> >
> >Agreed. My policy is to try to be minimalist as much as possible and to 
> >have installed only what is needed.. (maybe because I work on embedded 
> >systems ;) )
> 
> ...but a package being _relevant_ to package is important, on the other 
> hand:
> 
> The goal of Debian is not to serve our upstreams (e.g. distribute 
> anything that gets released), but to serve our users (i.e. distribute 
> anything we consider relevant to use).

Agreed.

> I have *no* opinion on the usefulness of ACME modules.

Neither me ;) !

Greetings,
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 : :' :  ** Research Engineer                                           
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