Why to patch upstream code in distros

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Yesterday I looked at the GNOME bugzilla. I found some of my old bugs. I found the Default icon in GNOME menus issue, fixed in Hoary.

The bug for this one is #76495 and has been there since 2002. I sent my patch and icon even before I sent to Ubuntu maintainer, but last comment on the bug is almos 1 year old and it’s still open.

Sad enough? I have more: #166504

The main problem with old bugs like this is I’d bet the patches don’t apply anymore.

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  1. Yesterday I looked at the GNOME bugzilla. I found some of my old bugs. I found the Default icon in GNOME menus issue, fixed in Hoary.

    The bug for this one is #76495 and has been there since 2002. I sent my patch and icon even before I sent to Ubuntu maintainer, but last comment on the bug is almos 1 year old and it’s still open.

    Sad enough? I have more: #166504

    The main problem with old bugs like this is I’d bet the patches don’t apply anymore.

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