On 20/01/2008, Moe Smith wrote: > I just uploaded a fixed version 1.0-6, my lintian (from lenny) doesn't > complain about that one anymore. Please let me know if there are still > problems.
Please always use the latest one. Since it's a Perl-based package, it shouldn't cause any problem to fetch the unstable package and install it on your lenny (through “dpkg -i”, for example). > Well, I'd hope packages are judged by their usefulness, not by their > size. :-) > rafb is a one-trick-pony. I created it because I found nothing similar > in debian. I unfortunately missed 'pastebinit' by David Paleino in my > search because my first contact with mentors was when I sought a way > to upload my newly created package... > > Anyways, what is the general debian policy about one trick ponies? > Can multiple alternatives go in or should only one be chosen? Alternatives aren't an issue. Small (1-script-with-a-single-purpose falls in the “small” category) packages are usually frowned upon. Especially if that pastebinit does its job right and supports multiple hosts. Cheers, -- Cyril Brulebois
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