Hi Scott (2011.05.31_12:58:05_+0200) > This fits my mental model of being a distribution developer. It > cleanly separates upstream code from packaging except when I choose to > entangle them by applying the patches. > > I know others view it differently. I'm not trying to say they are > wrong, just that source format v3 is not a good fit with my mental > model. This is why I generally avoid it in packages I maintain.
That's my model too, and I find v3 works well, combined with merge-mode VCS (i.e. containing only /debian). Of course, this only applies to one's own packages, not QA work. If your patches are simple enough to not be too conflicted by new upstream releases, there's really no need to do complex VCS dancing. I appreciate that this may not be the case for more complex packages. SR -- Stefano Rivera http://tumbleweed.org.za/ H: +27 21 465 6908 C: +27 72 419 8559 UCT: x3127 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-devel-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20110531124344.gl14...@bach.rivera.co.za
