[meego-packaging] Migrating from Debian packaging (was Re: autospectacle)

[fathi.boudra at nokia.com]

> -f should be used only for autogenerated files, like %{lang} scenario.
> 
> RPM is not a DEB format where every packager can re-invent the wheel.

Where do you see re-inventing the wheel, it's a RPM feature.

> Maintenance of several files spread around source package neither
> easier nor readable for majority of people.

Please, forgive arguments when you don't have facts or clearly state it is your opinion.

> Fathi, you're trying to make DEB package out of RPM spec, which is
> counter productive.
> Please, forget about debian and try to follow packaging guidelines and
> conventions.

The packaging guidelines are incomplete.

> For transition, there are other ways rather than trying to squeeze
> debian into RPM without learning new environment.

-> thrash