[pkg-wpa-devel] Proposal: Split the package

[Kel Modderman]

Felix Homann wrote:
> Therfore, I would suggest the following:
>
> 1. Split the package into
>
> 	a. wpasupplicant-base: Essentially containing only what upstream delivers
> 	b. wpasupplicant-ifupdown-plugin: Everything needed for the new modes
> 	c. wpasupplicant-init-script: The init script, the old stuff
>
> 2. Turn wpasupplicant into a meta-package 
>
> This can suggest wpasupplicant-ifupdown-plugin. On upgrades it can ask people 
> to either install wpasupplicant-init-script to keep the old setup or to 
> switch to the new approach via wpasupplicant-ifupdown-plugin (which by then 
> should include an upgrade guide).
>
> Any opinions?
>   

Splitting ifupdown integration out of the wpasupplicant package is not 
an option (in my opinion). I Can see even possibilities where it will 
play a part in a roaming daemon solution. I think we should just provide 
an add-on for those who want this init script type daemon.

Thanks, Kel.