[indiana-discuss] [pkg-discuss] pkg.opensolaris.org package repository update (build 96)

[Shawn Walker]

Calum Benson wrote:
> On 7 Sep 2008, at 22:13, Shawn Walker wrote:
> 
>> Robert Milkowski wrote:
>>> that python messages which end user won't understand.
>> ...and we agree with that.  We have several long term bug entries open
>> about changing the client to provide more friendly responses.
> 
> Every time I read about software in this day and age where basic  
> interactions with the user are regarded as "stuff to fix later", my  
> hair turns a little more grey :) :(

It is certainly our goal to implement friendly messages ahead of time 
where possible.  For errors we don't specifically handle, a generic 
message is provided directing a user about what to do (contact us).

However, we still need the "unfriendly" messages when something 
unexpected happens so we can help them figure out what went wrong.

As I'm sure you're aware, pkg(5) is still under heavy development, so 
the spit and polish of a fully supported solution isn't yet in place.

Cheers,
-- 
Shawn Walker