Bug#1035733: debian -policy: packages must not use dpkg-divert to override default systemd configuraton files
On Tue, 13 Jun 2023 at 22:49, Russ Allbery <rra@debian.org> wrote:
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> Luca Boccassi <bluca@debian.org> writes:
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> > That essentially means it's fine to use diversions and ship releases
> > using them, so that's exactly what will happen as per Murphy's law.
>
> I think we're reaching a consensus that "must" is appropriate for the
> systemd configuration files, so this discussion is about how to phrase the
> general guidance that isn't specific to systemd.
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> I'm therefore not really understanding the argument that you're trying to
> make here. Are you trying to say that we should just delete everything in
> Policy that isn't a "must" because it serves no useful purpose? If not,
> then why are you taking this incredibly aggressive position that general
> guidance is pointless unless it says "must"?
Waait, maybe I misunderstood - I thought the change was requested for
all additions, including systemd files? Is that not the case? (It
would be obvious what it refers to on a merge request :-P )
If I can keep a 'must' for systemd config files, then I'm ok with changing.
Kind regards,
Luca Boccassi
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