Re: snapshot.debian.net
* Jeroen van Wolffelaar (jeroen@wolffelaar.nl) [050425 11:40]:
> On Mon, Apr 25, 2005 at 11:15:57AM +0200, Martin Schulze wrote:
> > The snapshot service is very valuable when it comes to checking older
> > versions of packages. For example, it is a very, very good help for
> > doing security work when older package versions need to be reviewed.
> Does that include the binary packages? I'd guess that binary packages
> are of lesser use because of library and other environmental changes,
> and it is mainly/exclusively the source packages that are of assistance
> in this matter.
I consider binary packages as extrem useful to check for dependency
changes etc, or for fixing issues in some core packages where you need
to take an older version for building a newer one.
Cheers,
Andi
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