On Tue, Aug 02, 2005 at 01:16:11PM +0200, Christian Pernegger wrote: > Package: synaptic > Version: 0.57.2-1 > Severity: minor
Thanks for your bugreport. > [Please note that all UI item names are translated from German] > > Synaptic's setting for the "upgrade mode" (Settings -> General tab) > defaults to "Smart Upgrade", which seems to correspond to apt-get's > dist-upgrade, while the other option "Default" corresponds to a > regular upgrade. > > 1) I think that the default for this option should be changed to > "Default" - dist-upgrade should not be used for everyday upgrades, > especially on unstable it is dangerous as it can remove a lot of > working packages just to effect the upgrade of another. The behaviour was changed because people where confused about the dialog that asked about the upgrade method. Clicking on upgrade now gives a preview window that lists all changes with the option to cancel the upgrade. If you don't like it, just change the default to normal upgrade. > 2) Maybe consider relabelling the options, as there's nothing > particulary smart about "Smart Update". I suggest > "conservative upgrade" and "aggressive update" respectively. I haven't yet found a better name than "smart upgrade". It is smart in the sense that it does resolve dependencies and add/remove packages if needed. "Aggressive update" does sound a bit aggressive to me :) Cheers, Michael -- Linux is not The Answer. Yes is the answer. Linux is The Question. - Neo -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
