On 11/3/07, Simo Leone <simo@archlinux.org> wrote:
On Sat, Nov 03, 2007 at 06:08:53PM +0100, Andreas Radke wrote:
Do we really need there rules? Can't we let the decision up to the maintainer?
If we really need a rule I vote for providing packages pure upstream with a post.install message how to get it archiefied. Either with cp -f an included archiefied config/splash/theme over the default one or to show what additional package will provide the related Arch stuff.
I'm with Andy on this one. Leave it up to the maintainer. Yeah, it can be a bit inconsistent, but I don't really mind a mix.
I think what we need to do is be consistent. So yes, we need 'rules' - maybe 'guidelines' is a better word. Personally, and I don't know how possible this is, I'd love to see branding, but SEPARATE branding, if that is possible. As far as a guideline goes, I don't seen anyone with a huge problem with it. Eliott mentioned it being annoying, and I agree - branding can be intrusive. But at the same time, it shows a little "Arch Pride" as it were. So here's what I propose for a guideline: Branding is a good thing, but whenever possible try to make it a separate package. If that's not possible, then try to make the branding as unobtrusive as possible.