Bug#248858: Virtual package for "functionality of the current ifupdown"
On Thu, May 13, 2004 at 03:27:21PM +0200, Thomas Hood wrote:
> If one wants to replace the ifupdown package with a package that
> provides the same functionality then dependencies present an obstacle.
> The alternative package could Provide ifupdown but this would not
> satisfy those packages that have versioned dependencies on ifupdown.
> Those packages include:
[list elided]
With such a small number of packages affected, I would say that this
qualifies as "privately, amongst a cooperating group of packages". In
other words, I'd rather see you take this up with the affected
maintainers, and then present us with a fait accompli.
Even if you don't do that, I'd like to see buy-in from the affected
developers, especially the ifupdown maintainer. Note that official
virtual package names, unlike policy amendments, merely require
discussion with no objections. Seconds are not required. However,
for what it's worth, if you come back with an agreement from the
affected package maintainers, I'll support the proposal.
(You'll obviously need a better name, but I think that between the
involved maintainers, you should be able to come up with something.)
cheers
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