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Re: Debian UK



Merle Ray <mjr@phonecoop.coop> wrote:
> Matthew Garrett <mgarrett@chiark.greenend.org.uk> wrote:
>> When it comes to the technical side of things, policy follows practice.
> 
> So why flout previous policy? Presumably there's some past
> practice which caused it, even if it's just writing. If you
> really believe no-one objects, make the change first. Debian
> policy is not just post-event rationalisation of DD actions.

< Manoj> I have seen debian booths selling stuff at every conference
          since '97

Because policy hasn't matched practice for a very long time. When that's
the case, it strongly implies that policy is wrong.
-- 
Matthew Garrett | mjg59-chiark.mail.debian.project@srcf.ucam.org
My preferred name is "you"



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