[ATrpms-users] Re: about your repository!

[Axel Thimm]

On Fri, Feb 11, 2005 at 01:59:46AM +0100, Marek Matulka wrote:
> I'm getting confused with your repository - when I try to add it to my
> synaptic repositories list and update - it forces me to install almost
> all packgages from your repository - even apt and synaptic!

Nobody forces you to do anything ;)

> the problem is, I'm only need one or two packages from your
> repository, but your packages are written in special way, they
> depends on each other

Some packages do require others, but there are no bogus
dependencies. If they are please report them to the list or
bugzilla.atrpms.net (or PM if security related).

> - is it ok? It's annoying, because it creates many changes to
> system, user don't expect or even don't want! on your page you have
> written, your repository is compatible with many others, but in my
> opinion your repository is in-compatible with all others, because
> changing others version to your version doesn't mean 'compatible'
> for me!

I'm not changing any versions for fun. If you have packages that are
outdated and you add a repo with fresher content you will see that
happen.

> I'm really annoyed with your repository, I have had to reinstall my
> fedora after "upgrading" to your packages :-(

That's a bit drastic, as AFAIU you didn't really encounter any
bugs/problems.

In any case, if you need only a couple packages, and are afraid of the
rest, just add the repo try an apt-get install packageIwant1
packageIwant2, and only the minimal set of packages will be proposed
for installation. If you disagree, cancel. If you agree, let it
install and deactivate ATrpms in sources.list (similar for any other
rpm resolver).
-- 
Axel.Thimm at ATrpms.net
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