Branden Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Mon, Oct 18, 2004: > > I wish xfonts-base would suggest xfonts-base-transcoded to ease its > > discovery. > > The same applies to xfonts-100dpi and xfonts-75dpi of course. > Why aren't the references in each package's extended description > sufficient?
It would permit the package management program to offer the choice instead of forcing the user to search manually for the name of the package (after reading the complete description carefully). Strictly speaking, this is not a bug, I just wish it would be easier to see the fonts. Usually, xfonts-* are pulled in when you install an X server and you suddenly see dozens of packages that are going to get installed; most users will respect the choices of their package manager and just have a look to check nothing is overkill for them or wether something is suggested that they could miss. So I see the Suggests: as a hint for the package manager to offer the packages to the user when he installs a X server. Alternatively, a Enhances: on the *-transcoded size could provide the same suggestion, but I think package manager are not suggesting package B when B enhances A and you install A. Regards, -- Loïc Minier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
