On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 3:43 AM, Daniel Martin <[email protected]> wrote: > That's the sort of thing _I_ imagine. (I'm not sure they need to be > combined in one download as rms mentioned.) I'd like to be able to > _easily_ install source code in a predictable location, modify the code, > recompile and install the new package. > > (This is probably possible to some extent on existing GNU/Linux distros, > but I don't think it is easy and certainly not an intended and expected > use of the package management system.)
I agree, I also agree about the source not having to be part of the same package. During system installation I would at least give the option to install source for all binary packages included in the first system install. I know not everybody has the gigabytes to spare, but I would choose that option on some setups, to be able to quickly change my system regardless of network connectivity. > However, rms was enquiring about Jason Self's post not mine. ;-) > Hmm I messed up somehow..? Ciao, Claudio
