> On Wednesday 18 July 2001 16:30, Bruce Momjian wrote:
> > What is not appropriate is that we are getting error reports for
> > programs we didn't write!
>
> Which is why I believe that Red Hat's 'relabeling' is a Good Thing -- _they_
> will get bug reports for 'Red Hat Database' -- then _they_ can contact the
> hackers list after verifying that it isn't their 'modifications' causing the
> problem.
>
> I really try to make the RPM's patching minimal -- directory paths, a README,
> migration helper scripts, and the initscript are the only 'enhancements' I
> provide. And I try to field any reports I see on the list....
>
> However, Oliver is a part of 'we' isn't he?
The strange part is that we are running around trying to figure out if
it is a bug and no one knows that Debian has modified it.
The Red Hat stuff isn't a problem because you recoginize it as such.
> > [ Much pontificating skipped.]
>
> Interesting choice of words.... I wasn't intending to sound authoritarian....
> or religious. Sorry if I did sound pontifical.
No, it was the Debian guy who sounded funny.
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