On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> > I'm sure all >> > Linux installs MUST be ready to use out of the box for professional audio >> > users. after all, the same is true for the other operating systems. > > I just ask that upgrades don't break a working machine, caused by > unneeded dependencies. If a studio used GNOME, than an upgrade shouldn't > add PA and break the machine. > Only add dependencies if they are needed. PA isn't needed, it's > optional. If upstream add it, it might be allowed to explain, why it > isn't good to do so. Sounds like possibly valid concerns. But this is not something to discuss here. Please contact gnome and/or pulseaudio if you have issues. We just package their software, we don't decide their priorities or policies. And I think this discussion has gone on for way too long... -t
