Hello, I have seen packages change their package names to include a version number. Reading the policy, there is little guidance on this subject. It would seem that's what Epochs are designed for. However I am aware there could be reasons for wanting to change the package name. One reason might be wanting to run multiple versions concurrently like the libdb or kernel-image packages. Autoconf only renames the older version which seems proper. Another reason might be that a previous packager is AWOL.
The trouble with changing the package name is lack of clarity. The same software is under different names, perhaps in different distributions like woody vs. potato. It just seems wrong to me in a general case for a standard package to use a version in the package name. What is the "right" way to handle this? Thanks in advance, -- -- Grant Bowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
