Re: Proposal to remove dnlib, dsniff and inetsim from Debian
Hi Sven,
On Tue, Nov 04, 2025 at 05:47:08PM +0100, Sven Geuer wrote:
>
> I propose to request removal of the following packages from the
> archive:
>
> dnlib for being RC-buggy and not needed by any other package [1]
Yeah, I think this one has to go.
> dsniff for blocking removal of db5.3 [2]
There is a fork [1] that might be worth checking out. I'll take a look
when I can.
> inetsim for being RC-buggy due to lacking systemd unit [3]
I'm starting to do Q&A on this one, probably we can save it.
> I intend to request removal on behalf of the team unless a team member
> testifies intent to fix the bugs listed below within a four week's
> time.
On my side, dnlib should go away, but I think the other 2 can be saved,
I'll take a look and give some love to them.
Thanks for caring and sending a mail to the list!
Cheers,
Charles
[1] https://github.com/hackerschoice/dsniff
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