Alec Leamas dijo [Tue, Jul 02, 2024 at 01:59:26AM +0200]: > So, at least three possible paths: > > 1. Persuade users to uninstall PPA packages before installing official > packages and also generation 2 PPA packages with sane versions like 5.10.x > > 2. Use versions like 9000.5.10, 9000.5.12. etc. > > 3. Use an epoch.
You can also consider a third possible path: Pick a different package name. I am unfamiliar with opencpn to be able to suggest an alternative. But given opencpn has never been part of Debian, you could just name your package "opencpn-deb". Just to be sure users don't get surprised by having two different versions of the same package, it can "Conflict: opencpn". Then, you get a blank slate from which you can work your versioning as you deem adequate. It does, yes, introduce some confusion, but I think is the least evil option.
