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Taomyn
2010-04-09 , 11:43
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Originally Posted by aboaboit View Post
Policies exist for a reason: suppose you're uninstalling the package for a db server, try imagining how fun it'd be to see the data thrown out. No, not for a broken db, any db!
This isn't a server but a consumer device, and even on most systems, be it *nix Windows or OSX, the "uninstall" should at least push the question "Would you like to retain the data for a future install/upgrade", not automatically assume you want to leave junk behind.

Originally Posted by aboaboit View Post
If you believe that the Application Manager (i.e., the gui, not the package manager which is dpkg) should use --purge instead of --remove, try submitting a bugreport / brainstorm (but do check the current situation first!)
Ah, thinking like a true *nix-head. No, I believe that if Maemo/MeeGo stands any sort of chance of gaining a decent foothold for use in "consumer" devices then it needs to grow up and become more user friendly (as most *nix flavours still need to do). This kind of thinking doesn't help - asking people to "root" into their device and then type in obscure command-line instructions is a step backwards.

Originally Posted by aboaboit View Post
Now, back to the original question... any news about a fixed version?
Yup......