Re: Fwd: Re: Bug#727708: init system coupling etc.

[Frederic Peters <fpeters gnome org>]

Olav Vitters wrote:
> FYI
>
> There is a discussion going on within Debian that could possibly result
> in them demanding us to work on any init system. If not, we should
> provide alternative implementations. This under threat of GNOME being
> removed from Debian.
>
> I've tried to make clear we're not init system developers. Expecting us
> to be is ill advised. Better to make it really clear up before such
> confusion goes any further.
>
> I spoke on behalf of myself. Comments welcome.

I would let the discussion cool down, and wither away; I really do not
see any gain in re-heating things now (and anything can be seen that
way, even things that would appear evident to us).

Also I trust the Debian GNOME team with their decisions, and they know
how to reach us if necessary.


        Fred