Quoting Andreas Tille (2022-02-25 09:22:38) > I had to decide between a "proper NMU" and an "upload that fits the packaging > standards I apply to what I upload" (which includes maintained on Salsa, > usage of dh, DEP5 copyright ... basically removing the smell from the > package). I decided for the latter but at the same time I was aware that I > violated the rules we gave given each other. > > Given the fact that there was a nearly 4 year old patch (#895957) made > me feel that I'm not alone with this but on the other hand the creator > of the patch (thanks Jeremy for doing at least half of the necessary > work) hesitated to upload his work. This brings up again the discussion > about how much changes are allowed to simply remove smell from packages > is accepted. Is this not something that can be solved by salvaging [1] the package in question? Do a tiny NMU fixing an RC bug (and only that) first but then after waiting 21 days you can get the packaging into shape without your changes being classified as a NMU and thus without the restrictions we put upon the changes allowed in a NMU. Thanks! cheers, josch [1] https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/developers-reference/pkgs.en.html#package-salvaging
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