On Tue, 2 Jan 2001, Ben Collins wrote: > On Tue, Jan 02, 2001 at 11:18:04AM +0000, Ian Jackson wrote: > > > > I don't think that using the changelog bug-closing mechanism is > > appropriate for when a bug is closed with no change to the code. > > James (you're still [EMAIL PROTECTED]) and Ben, do you agree ? > > > > Just to comment on this little bit, I think it is appropriate, because > then the package's changelog serves as sort of a FAQ if the issue is > ever brought up again (and the bug has expired from the BTS). It also > keeps an historical reference for decisions.
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