Michael G Schwern <schw...@pobox.com> writes: > We have a lot of serious problems because we lack a database of > installed distributions, releases and files.
No, that is not our problem. Our problem is that we want to handle it ourselves. This may have been a good approach in the dark ages, but nowadays there are better solutions. For example, on Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:15:24 -0800 you wrote: > When it comes to packaging, my first thought is always WDDD? What Does > Debian Do? They usually do it right. Debian, and most other systems have decent package- and install managers. *They* maintain the database with installed distributions, releases and files. The only good approach for us is to play with them. So, an enhanced META.yaml or whatsoever may be a good idea, but *only* to generate a deb control file, or rpm spec file, or innosetup file and so on. It is no longer neccessary to handle everything ourselves. We're not alone anymore. -- Johan
