On Wed, Sep 19, 2001 at 08:35:32AM +0200, Josip Rodin wrote: > On Wed, Sep 19, 2001 at 07:16:49AM +0200, peter karlsson wrote: > > > without seeing the files, why is changelog not "human readable"? > > > > Well, because it has a lot of noise, with minor changes to files that > > are not interesting for those that do not download the source package. > > The NEWS file, on the other hand, just lists the actual compound > > changes between releases. > > In all the packages I've seen with something like this, the ChangeLog was > included as changelog.gz and NEWS was included as NEWS.gz.
That's what I would recommend also. I am one of those who will look into the detailed source changelog from time-to-time. And the NEWS file is useful, too; probably more useful. Include both. Never rename "NEWS" to "changelog" --- the two files serve disparate needs. -S -- by Rocket to the Moon, by Airplane to the Rocket, by Taxi to the Airport, by Frontdoor to the Taxi, by throwing back the blanket and laying down the legs ... - They Might Be Giants
