On Tue, Nov 04, 2003 at 04:42:14PM -0800, Tom wrote: > On Tue, Nov 04, 2003 at 07:17:12PM -0500, Alex Pennace wrote: > > A well meaning NMU to unstable can be helpful in the interim. > > Naturally, submit a bug to describe the NMU; a diff is useful. If I > > notice any problems I'll work with the uploader while the package is > > still in unstable. > > I'm confused by the concept of NMU: can anybody just arbitrarily upload > a new version of a package?
Yes, provided they're a developer with a key in the keyring. You'll be told off in no uncertain terms if you abuse this; the maintainer and various mailing lists are notified of uploads. > The whole openness of the bug tracking system and package system seems > particularly vulnerable to persons with malicious and subversive intent. > Has anybody ever "attacked" the Debian process? To a fairly good first approximation, no. The openness brings more benefits than costs. Small problems can be and have been dealt with. Cheers, -- Colin Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
