Suggestion for patch pilot reports

Scott Kitterman ubuntu at kitterman.com
Thu May 5 14:55:15 UTC 2011


On Thursday, May 05, 2011 09:08:49 AM Etienne Goyer wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> Even though I am not involved in the SRU process, I systematically skim
> the patch pilot report in case an upcoming SRU would be of interest to
> me.  The important bit for me is to know which package is about to get
> updated.  I am sure I'm not the only one doing that.  Usually, it is
> possible to infer which package is being worked on from the branch name
> or some other detail.  But if you list only a bug number, we cannot
> really tell.  So, if possible, I suggest you guys give some clue as to
> which packages the SRU you worked on relate.  That would be helpful to
> people like me that are just keeping an eye on what's going on.

There are lots of SRUs that don't get mentioned in patch pilot reports.  This 
is a very incomplete way to keep an eye on things.

Scott K



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