[packagekit] package reinstallation

[Michal Minář]

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Hello,

in OpenLMI project we build a software provider on top of PackageKit
client library for managing software. It's going on nicely. But recently
we've stumbled upon a problem of package reinstallation. I don't see a
way how to reinstall or downgrade a package through PackageKit without
reinstalling its dependencies. Which is quite unfortunate because it is
a required feature for us. Maybe I am missing something. If so, I'd
appreciate your kind advice.

If the PackageKit really doesn't support it, may I know if there is a
plan for its addition? I'm willing to add the support myself unless it
violates some policy of PackageKit. Because I'd like to avoid any
fruitless work caused by a rejection by upstream. Therefor I welcome any
recommendations concerning its dbus and backend API extensions or
anything else before I start hacking it.

Kind regards,
Michal Minar
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