Bug#1094901: modernize-sources: allow other than all or nothing
Control: forcemerge 1094594 -1
On Sat, Feb 01, 2025 at 04:27:21PM +0800, Dan Jacobson wrote:
> Package: apt
> Version: 2.9.26
> Severity: minor
>
> $ apt modernize-sources
> ...
> For a simulation, respond N in the following prompt.
> Rewrite 3 sources? [Y/n] N
>
> First, the N should also be inside the box, as it is a valid choice. But
> then it competes with the Y for looking like the default. So use "s" to
> simulate.
The prompt is what it is, it's a simply Y/n prompt used everywhere, we
don't have much choices here.
>
> Then, what if the user only wants to mess with their second out of three
> sources. So please say there how to pick other than just "all or
> nothing".
>
> Maybe [123][Yns]?
Not going to happen. I'm going to merge it with the other one that
requests essentially a stdin | stdout piping ability, that will give
you selective output.
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