(WISH) Reduce the number of dependences in kubuntu-desktop
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kubuntu-meta (Ubuntu) |
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Wishlist
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Bug Description
Binary package hint: kubuntu-desktop
Hi,
as far as I know, is not recommended to remove the package kubuntu-desktop, but it has a lot of dependences. In example, it requires wlassistant (wireless assistant) but is only useful on laptops. In my case I use knetworkmanager..
So my suggestion is to reduce the number of dependences to the minimal (kdebase, konqueror, x-windows and so on, so people can personalize their installation and can make a succesful upgrade for next version.
Additionaly, the package can be splitted in two, an essential package and another installed by default wich can include the actual selection of packages (openoffice, wireless assistant, maybe some games....).
Sorry my english :)
Regards,
Edu
the current purpose of kubuntu-desktop is to be able to run one command (sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop) to be able to get all of a standard kubuntu install.
What you're suggesting I think is already implemented in kdebase. You dont *have* to have kubuntu-desktop as part of the upgrade, as far as I remember, but having to test every single possible combination of KDE applications installed probably isnt feasible - so we cant guarentee a clean upgrade.
However, the updater is being worked on to try to keep the metapackages, which should help with the issue.