* Daniel Burrows [Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:34:18 -0700]: > On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 08:57:24PM +0100, Adeodato Simó <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > was heard to say: > > * Shachar Or [Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:36:35 +0300]:
> > > I am not suggesting this data will be put in with the package's > > > description, > > Why not? I think (briefly) explaining some of the most relevant > > recommends and suggests is a perfect use of the description space. And > > if more verbosity is needed, that information should go into the > > README.Debian file in my opinion. > The thing is that the Description field is not machine-parseable. > If aptitude, for instance, knew about the purpose of a Recommends, > it could indicate this to the user at convenient places in the UI > where the Description might not be visible (and without requiring > the user to hunt for the recommendation in the Description). This is a good point. As long as `apt-cache show` always shows something reasonably readable... Cheers, -- Adeodato Simó dato at net.com.org.es Debian Developer adeodato at debian.org As an adolescent I aspired to lasting fame, I craved factual certainty, and I thirsted for a meaningful vision of human life -- so I became a scientist. This is like becoming an archbishop so you can meet girls. -- Matt Cartmill -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]