[Bug 1231148] [NEW] FFe: requested for Saucy package because of module build failure

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You have been subscribed to a public bug by Scott Kitterman (kitterman):

I am requesting a Freeze exception for the Saucy package, despite the
fact I didn't need one the last time this happened during the Raring
cycle.  I was told this package is not a "core package," and therefore
is excluded from the Feature Freeze.

I'll be honest, this has been an annoying cycle for me.  There was so
much I had planned for the Saucy cycle, including gaining uploader
rights (since I've been the one maintaining this package for the last
many cycles).  I've attached the Blueprint detailing the plan for the
Saucy cycle.

Also, Upstream hasn't released new upstream release since April, and
I've been waiting for the relevant patches to pop up for fix build
failures.  My knowledge with the kernel itself is limited.  Also,
VMware's git repo hasn't been online for months.

I'm requesting this because I've put a good amount of time into my
current pending merge proposal (which is linked in this bug report). And
I'd rather lose all this work that I've put time into testing (to see if
everything works).

I am also waiting for said new upstream release, so it can fix the
remaining problems with the remaining modules (which are currently
blocked from building with DKMS).  The next proposal (with the new
upstream release) will occur eventually.

Here are the relevant bug reports:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/open-vm-tools/+bug/1194940
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/open-vm-tools/+bug/1208011

** Affects: open-vm-tools (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: Triaged

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FFe: requested for Saucy package because of module build failure
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1231148
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