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Bug#543417: README.source patch system documentation requirements considered harmful



Emilio Pozuelo Monfort <pochu27@gmail.com> (24/08/2009):
> > Basically, I feel that assuming that all packages that use a patch
> > system require a README.source is damaging the concept of
> > README.source - as the archive grows more boilerplate descriptions
> > on how to invoke quilt et al, I fear maintainers will simply not
> > bother to consult this file when examining a package.
> 
> Full ack. I've so far ignored it (unless forced by my sponsor) since
> it's just a recommendation, because I think a package that simply
> uses one of the common patch systems doesn't need any explanation in
> README.source.

Seconded.

Mraw,
KiBi.

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