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

[Nate Muench (Mink)]

Thank you Scott

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Title:
  FFe: requested for Saucy package because of module build failure

Status in “open-vm-tools” package in Ubuntu:
  Triaged

Bug description:
  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

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