Marc Haber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 04:33:49 -0700, Steve Langasek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >>The error is, if you don't *need* a specific version of the package, you >>shouldn't depend on it at /all/. Essential means it's always available, so >>there's no reason for you to depend on it. > > I have never understood the reason for this rule, as it is bound to > introduce truckloads of RC bugs whenever a package is moved out of > essential. > > Greetings > Marc
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