On 2009-08-28, Matti Airas wrote:
> ext Anderson Lizardo wrote:
> > So to make it clear, I propose a package name like
> > "python-pyside-qt4.5", and a version like "1.2.3-1ubuntu1" (for
> > Ubuntu) and "1.2.3-1" (for Debian). The source packages could be
> > simply "pyside-1.2.3.tar.gz"
> >
> > Note that the Ubuntu/Debian user would mostly see only
> > "python-pyside-qt4.5", which IMHO clearly states that it is: (a) a
> > python binding, (b) named pyside and (c) built for Qt 4.5. The version
> > numbering is usually ignored by the user, and only used for
> > controlling releases.
>
> OK, your and Lauro's reasoning makes sense to me, so I'm happy with your
> scheme, if everyone else agrees. However, what happens when new Qt 4.6
> packages arrive? Do we have to explicitly install python-pyside-qt4.6
> (assuming that no package depends on that file)? I.e., what is the
> semantics of the "Replaces:" keyword?
>
> Regarding the source package versioning, I slightly disagree. I think
> it's quite important to have the Qt versions in the source package
> names, as the supported Qt version is essential information for the
> developer. So, how about: "pyside-qt4.5-1.2.3.tar.gz", or
> "pyside-qt4.5+1.2.3.tar.gz", to make Mark less unhappy? ;-)

The + is better than - :-)

And I agree that including the Qt version is crucial. It is amazing how
much stuff gets added even between minor releases...

> As for the Debian package name details (what goes in which part etc), I
> just realized that we probably shouldn't be having the discussion at all
> - Didier Raboud (aka OdyX, the guy taking care of our Debian packaging)
> will just make what he makes anyway, and we'll adopt the practices there.
>
> Cheers,
>
> ma.
>
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