One option smart needs to conquer the world

[Dag Wieers]

On Wed, 22 Feb 2006, Gustavo Niemeyer wrote:

> > > Modifying a schema upgrade on package upgrade is what is wrong (imho).
> > 
> > I agree in the general case. But, our package is not for public
> > consumption.  Smart's dowgrade feature has never caused us a problem,
> > but we have safe guards in place, always due testing and don't
> > automate the upgrades.
> 
> That's precisely what I think.  Distribution packagers shouldn't be
> worried about Smart downgrading things, they should be worried about
> packaging software correctly, in a way that will never make Smart
> downgrade a single package.

Exactly. In case this happens I'm sure a packager would be thrilled to 
know the conditions. Maybe we could have a feedback mechanisme to inform 
the involved packagers ? :)

Kind regards,
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