Re: APT [was Re: Is this really the right thing to do?]
Hello,
> I think intention is for easy developer-defined grouping.
Yes.
> For example: Gnome-Environment
> could be an empty package
Technically, no - there's two or three files required by Policy :-)
> that depends on all the packages needed to have a 'complete Gnome
> experience'.
Mind you, this would be useful just for the 'complete gcc experience'.
Also, it would allow the initial-install groupings ("typical web server") to
be available at any time.
> I agree with your KISS anti-bloat standpoint for the most part, but I feel
> the proposed feature is both unobtrusive and highly desireable.
Yes, definitely.
Jiri <jiri@baum.com.au>
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