> You also have the long, complex and constantly changing list of rules which need to be applied for each update. They are very strict about noting down the cop

> You also have the long, complex and constantly changing list of rules which need to be applied for each update. They are very strict about noting down the copyright of all the files, for example (which I can understand to some extent). Tracking licensing information very strictly makes sense. Other than that, however, the Debian packaging process is something only a lawyer could love.