Re: [rdiff-backup-users] Ubuntu rdiff-backup PPA?

[Dave Kempe]

Dominic wrote:
> As a Ubuntu 8.10 user I think it is a good idea. I have my own script 
> for downloading and installing the latest rdiff-backup, but it would 
> be particularly helpful if other related utilities (such as archfs 
> (with patches!), rdiffweb etc) could also be put in your repository - 
> that way it could really save new users a lot of time. Of course the 
> more packages you put in the repository, the more work it is keeping 
> them updated!
>
> But I am not sure what official sanctioning there could be; Canonical 
> take no responsibility for private repositories, emphasizing 'you 
> should be happy that you trust the author of the package'. This is 
> something of a problem IMO.

we actually already have these packaged for hardy and dapper in our 
private repos. I will talk to my guys and see what we can do to get them 
in a ppa if you like.
we also customised backupninja packages with lots of bugs fixed and 
features added. not sure if people would be interested in it.

dave