Enabled repositories in default install

[Jeff Waugh]

<quote who="Wouter Stomp">

> Does anyone think it should not be enabled in the default install?? So far
> it looks like most people agree with me...

The maintainers, for a start. :-) It shouldn't be enabled by default because
it is not security supported, and is not maintained to the standard that the
main repository is held to. We want to ensure that users actively make the
choice to enable this repository, so they know what they're in for.

> Furthermore I was wondering what exactly is the technical support that is
> promised for software in main? Most users who have troubles go to the
> forums, mailing lists or irc where it does not matter which repository the
> software comes from.

Firstly, the software in main receives security and major bugfix updates, as
it is the primary focus of the Ubuntu maintainers. Plus, Canonical and other
companies provide paid support for the software in main.

- Jeff

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