On 2009-04-04 12:25 +0200, Jari Aalto wrote:

> Package: anacron
> Version: 2.3-13.1
> Severity: normal
>
>
> Since package is a 'cron' substitute,

It isn't.  Rather than replacing cron, anacron _complements_ it.

> it would be good if the package contained debian/control line:
>
>   Provides: cron

That would be very wrong, since anacron is not a daemon and needs to be
started by cron if the system is not shut down daily.  Did you notice
that anacron actually recommends cron for that very reason?

Sven



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