[RFC] apturl repository whitelist application process
Scott Ritchie
scott at open-vote.org
Thu Feb 12 21:35:04 GMT 2009
Alexander Sack wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> One of the topics on the jaunty agenda was to come up with a process
> document that defines how third party repositories can apply for
> apturl whitelisting and how we can ensure that such repositories are
> of high maintenance quality. Based on various discussions we drafted an
> initial policy-like draft, which you can find below. Please comment.
>
> * In order to assure that packages in third party repositories are
> being properly maintained, each landing page that offers an apturl
> link must also contain a prominent link for reporting bugs in the
> related launchpad project.
>
At Wine, we would much rather they report bugs straight to our own bug
tracker, as only I look at the Launchpad bugs. I imagine other projects
may be the same way.
> ==== Use-Case Prerequisites ====
> * Only packages where inclusion in the appropriate Ubuntu repository
> is not feasible for some technical or licensing reason will be
> considered.
Do beta packages meet this description?
>
> === Repository Quality Requirements ===
> Users have a right to expect the same level of quality and stability
> from packages installed via apturl as applications installed from
> other methods. Therefore, third party repositories for stable Ubuntu
> release _must_ deliver a stable user-experience comparable to those of
> ubuntu standards.
>
Apparently not then. Apparently the goal is for a Wine PPA to take
over, which is fine I guess now that they're signed. The only thing I
really lose from all this is that I can no longer collect web statistics
on package downloads and such -- will Launchpad be providing any such
feature?
> === Package Requirements ===
> * Package namespace for the name should start with a unique prefix
> and not conflict
> with any existing name on the system
> * File system layout of the package should be to install to /opt -
> unless there is a good reason for individual files to be shipped
> elsewhere.
Some repos will want to replace system packages (eg medibuntu)...this
seems incompatible with these requirements.
> - Alexander Sack and Michael Vogt
>
Thanks for your work on this, by the way. This was indeed a problem
needing solving :)
Thanks,
Scott Ritchie
More information about the ubuntu-devel
mailing list