Chris Lamb wrote: > Package: debian-policy > Version: 3.8.3.0 > > Hi Policy hackers. > > I feel there is a problem with ยง4.14 ("Source package handling: > debian/README.source") that is a little harmful at present. > > Basically, I feel that assuming that all packages that use a patch system > require a README.source is damaging the concept of README.source - as the > archive grows more boilerplate descriptions on how to invoke quilt et al, I > fear maintainers will simply not bother to consult this file when examining > a package.
Full ack. I've so far ignored it (unless forced by my sponsor) since it's just a recommendation, because I think a package that simply uses one of the common patch systems doesn't need any explanation in README.source. Cheers, Emilio
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