On Wednesday 13 August 2008 18:34, Daniel Burrows wrote: > On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 08:57:24PM +0100, Adeodato Simó <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> was heard to say: > > * Shachar Or [Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:36:35 +0300]: > > > I am not suggesting this data will be put in with the package's > > > description, > > > > Why not? I think (briefly) explaining some of the most relevant > > recommends and suggests is a perfect use of the description space. And > > if more verbosity is needed, that information should go into the > > README.Debian file in my opinion. > > The thing is that the Description field is not machine-parseable. > If aptitude, for instance, knew about the purpose of a Recommends, > it could indicate this to the user at convenient places in the UI > where the Description might not be visible (and without requiring > the user to hunt for the recommendation in the Description).
So there's some positive response. Where is a good place to pursue this further? Is this a debian policy change? /me is no DD, nor DM, nor D*; only a user (with good intentions and occasionally an idea). > > Daniel -- Shachar Or | שחר אור http://ox.freeallweb.org/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]