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Summary
Currently suggests in rpm spec files are installed by default, without asking the user. This proposal is to query the user if they want to install each suggest, by default.
Owner
- Name: André Blais
- Email: andre999mga@laposte.net
Resources
Those involved with package installers such as rpm, urpm*, rpmdrake, mgaupdate, etc.
Current status
- Targeted release: Mageia 3 or earlier
- Last updated: 2012-06-17
- Percentage of completion: 0%
Detailed Description
Whenever a suggest is encountered in the installation of a package, and there is no option to change the default (such as --no-suggests in urpmi), the user would always be queried as to whether or not they wish to install each suggested package.
Preferably all queries would be done at the same time, before any packages are installed. Each suggested package should have a line indicating what function it adds.
It should indicate what is suggesting the package suggested, at least if multiple packages selected for installation, and probably in any case.
Why it would be good for Mageia to include it
It is a lot more user-friendly than installing numerous extra packages by default, then somebody telling users that they can uninstall some of the packages installed. Particularly to those who use a graphic installer such as rpmdrake, and/or are not packagers (who can more readily verify which packages are suggested).
Test case
Install any package with one or more 'suggests'.
Software / Packages Dependencies
urmpi, rpmdrake, mgaupdate, ...
What could disrupt development of this new feature
Lack of time or commitment from those familiar with these packages (mostly written in perl).
Planning
It can be done one install package at a time.
Contingency
Release Notes
Documentation
Include here any needed information or link to documentation
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