[Python-modules-team] Bug#679607: python-pywbem and sblim-wbemcli: error when trying to install together

[Ferenc Wagner]

Ferenc Wagner <wferi at niif.hu> writes:

> Bernd Zeimetz <bernd at bzed.de> writes:
>
>>> I'm preparing a new upload of sblim-wbemcli.  Shall I rename the
>>> contained wbemcli binary, or do you still plan letting me use that
>>> name?
>>
>> given the low popcon and pywebem not being devleoped by upstream
>> anymore, I think it would be okay for you to take the name, if we find
>> a proper way to let people know about it. I guess pywbem could ship
>> wbemcli.py instead, then it would be obvious.
>
> I agree.
>
>> What would you think about a debconf notice which is displayed only to
>> those who have python-wbem installed? or something like that?
>> Do you have better ideas?
>
> I could most certainly add a notice like that.  However, this is
> actually a change in pywbem, thus I feel like it should be documented
> there.  I also think a NEWS entry would be more than enough, as the
> current wbemcli binary in pywbem looks more like an example than a
> readily usable utility, so I don't expect a wide affected user base.

Hi Bernd,

If the above plan does not work for you, please let me know.  I'm still
holding back a new upload with some bugfixes.
-- 
Thanks,
Feri.