On Jan 11, 2008 6:40 PM, Austin Che <maemo at austinche.name> wrote: > "Andrew Flegg" <andrew at bleb.org> wrote: > > > However, I really think this is papering over the cracks. We need to > > sort out the repository mess: all software should be in extras (or > > extras-devel for alpha/beta-level software), with no dependencies on > > any other repo unless it is installed by default. > > I've asked for upload permissions to extras twice by emailing > garage at maemo.org with no response either time. For me, and most > likely others, it's just simpler and less hassle to just copy > packages on to a web server. I know it's easier for the developer. But it's not easier for the user. Honestly, 1 developer < n users; and I say that sitting in both camps. If there's a problem with getting upload rights, that needs to be highlighted and resolved. Possibly by an email to maemo-developers and a bug in Bugzilla? Others may have better suggestions for how to get the issue resolved. Cheers, Andrew -- Andrew Flegg -- mailto:andrew at bleb.org | http://www.bleb.org/
