Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 25th Jun 2008 22:31 UTC, submitted by Rahul
Linux Earlier this week, we reported on the Berlin Packaging API, an effort to consolidate the various different packaging formats and managers in the Linux world. Many compared this new effort to PackageKit, and today Linux.com is running an article detailing what PackageKit exactly is, with a few quotes from the project's lead developer, Richard Hughes.
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"Transparent Install"
by VistaUser on Thu 26th Jun 2008 03:01 UTC
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2008-03-08

Should installing extra packages be transparent?

I would like to think this is something that the user should have to give some thought over.

Extra so for installing unsigned packages/new repositories etc.