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

[Felix Homann]

On Tuesday 11 April 2006 11:32, Kel Modderman wrote:
> 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


> Splitting ifupdown integration out of the wpasupplicant package is not
> an option (in my opinion). 

Then let the proposed wpasupplicant meta-package depend on 
wpasupplicant-ifupdown-plugin. 

I think that my proposal has some benefits:

1. It would give the user a bare-naked wpa_supplicant as provided from 
upstream but packaged for Debian. The user would be free to use it anyway he 
likes.

2. Debian extensions (both init daemon and new approach) can be used but you 
don't have to.

3. It would provide an easily maintainable upgrade path, i.e. those who have 
been using the old daemon still can without trouble. (BTW, has anything 
improved for them by the new approach? I think it only has caused trouble...)

4. New users are encouraged to use the new approach.

> I Can see even possibilities where it will 
> play a part in a roaming daemon solution. 

Maybe, I can't see why wpasupplicant-ifupdown-plugin and 
wpasupplicant-init-script should conflict.

> I think we should just provide 
> an add-on for those who want this init script type daemon.

That's presumably everyone who has been using wpasupplicant before, who is 
just interested in having a working setup as before.

Regards,

Felix