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Re: RFC: upstream-link in the BTS and package descriptions



To add some salt to this thread:

Why not even adding the upstream URL into the debian/control file?

I´m in the process of building a list of all biology relevant
packages in Debian to let him have a look what exists in the free
software world.

A simple

  grep-available biology

would serve all necessary information.  Currently I have to install
all those programs, went to /usr/share/doc/<program> and browse the
copyright file.  This is boring.

I can see reasons that an additional controll field URL might perhaps
change to much.  But I would consider it as "good habit" if the
description would include the upstream URL.  At least I will think about
doing so in my packages in future uploads.

Kind regards

         Andreas.

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