Re: Feature request: install package by passing URL to apt-get

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net>]

On 3/3/25 7:10 AM, Andy Smith wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On Mon, Mar 03, 2025 at 12:49:11PM +0100, Steven Speek wrote:
> > I would like this feature in apt-get.
>
> Since this is just a mailing list of Debian users, no one here is
> empowered to do what you ask.
>
> The proper procedure would be to report it as a wishlist bug on apt-get
> in the Debian bug tracker. However as purely my lowly user opinion, it
> is a terrible idea and will be instantly rejected.
>
> All that will happen in this thread though is a back and forth about
> whether it's a good idea or not. It will not actually happen.
>
> Thanks,
> Andy

I think that "All that will happen ..." is overly pessimistic.
Replies have already:
  - described why the details of the request be in message body.
  - warned of consequences of indiscriminate use of proposed feature.
  - suggested how/why/where a feature request should be directed.
Also that the Subject contains "Re: ..." and the message was also 
directed to a specific person indicates a more than momentary interest.

Hopefully, one result will be that he will be comfortable asking more 
questions.

Signed
One who was once a newbie faced with vacuum tube CPUs, 026's, KSR35s, 
acoustic couplers, etc.
[Also spent over two decades in Engineering Support ...]