[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 119467 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/119467 Closing as duplicate as Recommends would address most of concerns here (being able to remove stuff that it is not needed). ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 119467 make non-essential packages

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

i believe this is solved with using recommends, instead of depends, for the non-crucial apps. This is still a work in progress, hence this bug is a dupe of https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kubuntu-meta/+bug/119467 -- (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop https://bug

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

I think in order for this to get more attention and have the possibility of being implemented, it needs a specification created for it. First check whether the idea is already registered , and if so, contact the specification's drafter about your ideas. Otherwis

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

I like the first proposition. Having kubuntu-desktop depend on meta- packages like kubuntu-laptop-addons, etc, would serve the same effect as having it depend directly on those packages, wouldn't it? It would also allow users to easily take off laptop-oriented software if using a desktop, etc. -

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

And what about add other meta-packages ? First proposition : Kubuntu-desktop could be reduced to *really* common and essential package, and add some (2 or 3) specialized meta-packages, such as kubuntu-laptop-addons that would contain wireless, bluetooth and other specific packages. Other propos

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

Thank you for hear my suggestion :) Really is not a big problem, i.e. I can live with kubuntu-desktop package until upgrade to new distribution, then install first the package, upgrade, and uninstall all that I want. Regards Edu -- (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop htt

[Bug 49774] Re: (WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop

the current purpose of kubuntu-desktop is to be able to run one command (sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop) to be able to get all of a standard kubuntu install. What you're suggesting I think is already implemented in kdebase. You dont *have* to have kubuntu-desktop as part of the upgrade, as