Bug#436878: ITP: gconf-cleaner -- GConf database cleaner

[Julien Valroff <julien@kirya.net>]

Le jeudi 19 mars 2009 à 12:01 -0700, Ludovico Cavedon a écrit :
> Julien Valroff wrote:
|...]
> > However, I doubt gconf-cleaner is ready to be uploaded to Debian. It
> > still has some problems with current GNOME packages (like evolution
> > which does not install structure for all the keys used etc.). 
> 
> I am trying to understand whose "fault" it is :)
> http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-devel@lists.debian.org/msg270099.html

According to gconf-cleaner developer, schemas *must* be installed, but
as you can see, it is unfortunately far from always being the case.

> > Unmaintained software has little chance to get uploaded to Debian, or
> > maybe you have the skills to take the project over (or good
> > relationships with the upstream maintainer!)
> 
> It is not a big piece of software, so I can maintain it if upstrem is
> not responsive.

Then, great, as it is a real worthy tool for all GNOME users.
Do not hesitate if you need help/testing etc.

Cheers,
Julien

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