[Bug 377235] [NEW] No way of tracking upgrades of third-party software between releases

[afrodeity]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: linux-backports-modules-hardy

There is no clearly defined upgrade path for users who modify their
systems, or who include third-party software. This represents a feature
bug, since the result is a broken system. In other words, upgrades from
one Ubuntu release to the next, are possible in theory, but not in
practice, with the user having to bear the brunt of the problem. Ubuntu
users should be allowed to time their upgrades to new releases based
upon a system which tracks or takes into account the ability of third
party software and development to operate in the new environment. I have
proposed such a solution on Ubuntu Brainstorm
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/19529/ and request some form of
discussion about the manner in which Ubuntu Universe and Multiverse is
carried forward into the future, along its current "break-fix-break-fix"
cycle.

Action expected: Synaptic should check to see if upgrade *of entire
system* is possible and give report on availability of third-party
applications.

** Affects: linux-meta (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: tracker upgrade

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No way of tracking upgrades of third-party software between releases
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/377235
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