Karl Eichwalder writes: >>Sure; but why does that mean it has to be in the output from dpkg? > >If nobody likes the idea (or it's too complicate to implement) -- >forget about it. But I'm sure, it's useful.
Only humans will need to read it, and most humans will never need to read it. I think things are fine as they are here. >>We already do this on ftp.debian.org, modulo Debianising diffs. Are >>you suggesting we do this for upstream sources as well? > >Since you are asking: Yes, of course, e.g., > > FTP: ftp.debian.org:/.../untouched-sources/vixie-cron-3.x.tar.gz You can get the untouched source just by taking the Debianised source archive and the diff, and then using patch -R. Not having to apply a patch is a very small gain for the extra cost in terms of administration and disc space. -- Richard Kettlewell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.elmail.co.uk/staff/richard/
