Try not to break packages in a freeze phase [was: vtk7_7.1.1+dfsg2-9_source.changes ACCEPTED into unstable]

[Anton Gladky]

Hi,

is there any success in fixing of an RC-critical bug?

If it is difficult, I would suggest to revert all changes and upload the
previous state
of the package.

Best Regards

Anton


Am Sa., 20. Feb. 2021 um 15:09 Uhr schrieb Shayan Doust <
hello at shayandoust.me>:

> Hello Anton,
>
>  > 1) Please try to test the package as good as possible before uploading.
>  > vtk7 fails to build on all binary uploads #983167. Please try to fix it.
>
> I will check this issue out. This is strange as the package builds just
> fine on my sbuild installation.
>
>  > 2) We are in a freeze now before releasing Debian Bullseye. It is
>  > really necessary
>  > to respect the release policy [1], [2]. Try to escape uploads, not
>  > fixing release-critical
>  > bugs. As far as I see the last vtk7 upload did not fix any of them.
>
> I must admit I was a bit naive with the release policy so I will ensure
> I focus on RC bugs during the freeze stages - apologies for this.
>
> Kind regards,
> Shayan Doust
>
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