[rawhide social experiments] kernel-source(code) package removed once again ... (was: How to build kernel-sourcecode-2.6.8-1.525)

[Axel Thimm]

On Sun, Aug 22, 2004 at 02:40:18PM +0200, Thorsten Leemhuis wrote:
> But to not flame around here for no good reason I'd like to repost my
> old proposal. Why not put kernel-sorucecode in fedora extras /
> fedora.us.

Maybe because most repos are compatible to fedora core, but not fedora.us?

> That safes the space on CD/DVD but those people who *think*
> they need it can download it from there? I think this would solve most
> (all?) problems. 

I don't think this is a disk space issue, building external kernel
modules (as rpms at least), or even custom kernels get more and more
difficult on fedora. While the framework was never perfect, at least
there was one and the last 8 weeks have seen 3 (!!!) major
modifications to make it worse to unusable. Not counting 4kstacks
option or sys_* interface removal ...

If fedora.us accepts the fact that multiple-repos (co)exist, and would
be willing to work on interoperability/compatibility I would very much
welcome a new kernel module framework outside of Arjan's reach ;)

But as it stands now, no repo outside the fedora.us twin setup can
easily depend on its contents. If something breaks fedora.us by
definition does not care. So currently any fedora.us solution is an
island solution.

BTW I know Ville also wants to see changes in the kernel module issue
in fedora.us.

If Arjan's social experiments turn to make fedora.us open up to other
repos, he will get an honor's PhD in social engineering ;)
-- 
Axel.Thimm at ATrpms.net
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