Bug#275157: xfonts-base could Suggests: xfonts-base-transcoded
On Mon, Oct 18, 2004 at 03:06:09PM +0200, Loïc Minier wrote: Branden Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Mon, Oct 18, 2004: I wish xfonts-base would suggest xfonts-base-transcoded to ease its discovery. The same applies to xfonts-100dpi and xfonts-75dpi of course. Why aren't the references in each package's extended description sufficient? It would permit the package management program to offer the choice instead of forcing the user to search manually for the name of the package (after reading the complete description carefully). Strictly speaking, this is not a bug, I just wish it would be easier to see the fonts. Usually, xfonts-* are pulled in when you install an X server and you suddenly see dozens of packages that are going to get installed; most users will respect the choices of their package manager and just have a look to check nothing is overkill for them or wether something is suggested that they could miss. So I see the Suggests: as a hint for the package manager to offer the packages to the user when he installs a X server. Alternatively, a Enhances: on the *-transcoded size could provide the same suggestion, but I think package manager are not suggesting package B when B enhances A and you install A. Okay. This is a reasonable suggestion. I think wishlist bugs are best accompanied by a rationale instead of just tersely stating do this; don't you? :) -- G. Branden Robinson| We either learn from history or, Debian GNU/Linux | uh, well, something bad will [EMAIL PROTECTED] | happen. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Bob Church signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Bug#275157: xfonts-base could Suggests: xfonts-base-transcoded
On Wed, Oct 06, 2004 at 12:32:33PM +0200, Loïc Minier wrote: Package: xfonts-base Version: 4.3.0.dfsg.1-8 Severity: wishlist Hi, I wish xfonts-base would suggest xfonts-base-transcoded to ease its discovery. The same applies to xfonts-100dpi and xfonts-75dpi of course. Why aren't the references in each package's extended description sufficient? -- G. Branden Robinson| We either learn from history or, Debian GNU/Linux | uh, well, something bad will [EMAIL PROTECTED] | happen. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Bob Church signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Bug#275157: xfonts-base could Suggests: xfonts-base-transcoded
Branden Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Mon, Oct 18, 2004: I wish xfonts-base would suggest xfonts-base-transcoded to ease its discovery. The same applies to xfonts-100dpi and xfonts-75dpi of course. Why aren't the references in each package's extended description sufficient? It would permit the package management program to offer the choice instead of forcing the user to search manually for the name of the package (after reading the complete description carefully). Strictly speaking, this is not a bug, I just wish it would be easier to see the fonts. Usually, xfonts-* are pulled in when you install an X server and you suddenly see dozens of packages that are going to get installed; most users will respect the choices of their package manager and just have a look to check nothing is overkill for them or wether something is suggested that they could miss. So I see the Suggests: as a hint for the package manager to offer the packages to the user when he installs a X server. Alternatively, a Enhances: on the *-transcoded size could provide the same suggestion, but I think package manager are not suggesting package B when B enhances A and you install A. Regards, -- Loïc Minier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bug#275157: xfonts-base could Suggests: xfonts-base-transcoded
Package: xfonts-base Version: 4.3.0.dfsg.1-8 Severity: wishlist Hi, I wish xfonts-base would suggest xfonts-base-transcoded to ease its discovery. The same applies to xfonts-100dpi and xfonts-75dpi of course. -- System Information: Debian Release: 3.1 APT prefers unstable APT policy: (500, 'unstable'), (500, 'testing') Architecture: i386 (i686) Kernel: Linux 2.6.8-1-686 Locale: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Versions of packages xfonts-base depends on: ii xutils4.3.0.dfsg.1-8 X Window System utility programs -- no debconf information Regards, -- Loïc Minier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
