[Pkg-alsa-devel] init script

[David B Harris]

On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 11:45:28 +1000
Steve Kowalik <stevenk@debian.org> wrote:
> Considering with this move, we'll be likely removing the alsa-base
> debconfage as well, and the amount of time I spent getting that
> complete and utter pile of shite to work properly 90% of the time was
> just insane. Personally, I'm happy to see them go, along with the
> horse they rode in on.

You're not the only one, on both counts :)

> I know it's a PITA for the requirements to change, but the
> requirements for a project may change over time. Does that help at all?

No, 'cause I bent over backwards being *very* clear, making sure
everybody involved knew all the issues so we could make a decision and
be done with it :)

> Culling back the init script to be modprobe-less, and removing
> debconfage from alsa-base, and changing alsa-source to be a
> multiselect sounds like a good nights work. 
> 
> Due to the above paragraph, we should be able to close #195516,
> #199739, #203491, #210440, #218655, #226781, #232380, #232854 and
> #237003.
> 
> 9 out of 64 bugs isn't much, but it's a start, and it also makes
> alsa-base's config not exist, and the postinst much simpler.

You also don't need to convince me it's a good idea; it's what I've
wanted all along.

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