Excerpts from Daniel J Blueman's message of 2013-05-20 08:09:19 -0700: > When installing Ubuntu, I always see the source packages enabled by default. > > For all the general users I install Ubuntu for (including servers), > it's an utter waste of bandwidth for everyone, particularly when > automatically checking once a day. This is amplified eg in schools > without transparent webcaches etc. > > Anyone get the same feeling that we should have source packages an opt-in? >
As an Ubuntu and Debian developer I have had them turned off for a long time now. They are, IMO, a waste of everyone's bandwidth. When I want the software, I use pull-(lp|debian)-source or bzr branch ubuntu:sourcepackage. -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
