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by peteatphylum 1691 days ago
I wish it worked that way. I just peeked into how python packages in debian-based distros work. They are most frequently PyPI packages with some debian wrapping, so we're back at the same problem.
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PyPI allowed me to make an account and just push packages there like it was nothing. Great for me, not so great for users.

These Debian wrappers, however minimal, imply the existence of a maintainer trusted by the Debian community. It's assumed that this maintainer has read the source code and determined it is safe.

Or at least pinned a version that is known good