[Bug 593107] [NEW] Package description for linux-tools-* needs improvement

[Matt Zimmerman]

Public bug reported:

The package description for linux-tools-2.6.32-21 reads:

Description: Linux kernel tools for version 2.6.32-21
 This package provides the architecture dependant parts for kernel
 version locked tools for version 2.6.32-21 on
 DESC.

and the corresponding metapackage linux-tools has:

Description: Linux kernel versioned Tools
 This package will always depend on the latest Linux kernel versioned tools
 available. The Ubuntu patches have been applied.

Neither of these explain what this package includes, or what it's useful
for. See http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/ch-
binary.html#s-descriptions for more information on crafting an
appropriate description, in particular:

"The description should describe the package (the program) to a user
(system administrator) who has never met it before so that they have
enough information to decide whether they want to install it."

Also notice the raw "DESC" which looks like it was meant to be used for
a string substitution.

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: bitesize packaging string-fix

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Package description for linux-tools-* needs improvement
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