On Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:16:11 -0700 Josh Triplett <j...@joshtriplett.org> wrote: > > I agree with documenting this: we should have a very clear statement in > the release notes documenting the new default init system, and stating > that anyone wishing to continue using sysvinit should install > sysvinit-core and systemd-shim. We should also have a NEWS entry in an > appropriate package, for the benefit of users with apt-listchanges > installed.
Yes, documenting the alternatives to the "default" is IMO an obvious prerequisite to declaring it ready for prime time (thinking of the day jessie will become stable). Now I still wonder about the practicality of "aptitude install sysvinit-core systemd-shim": due to the far-reaching dependencies and exclusion rules, it seems that an already installed system (like an already running one that underwent an upgrade) will not trivially accept the move (that is, without asking to uninstall 90% of the system). I would like to say "atomically remove systemd-sysv and install sysvinit-core systemd-shim" but the way to do so escapes me. What am I missing ? -Alex -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-dist-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
