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Simulating upgrades of complex systems: The case of Free and Open Source Software
Information and Software Technology
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The upgrade problems faced by Free and Open Source Software distributions have characteristics not easily found elsewhere. We describe the structure of packages and their role in the upgrade process. We show that state of the art package managers have shortcomings inhibiting their ability to cope with frequent upgrade failures. We survey current counter-measures to such failures, argue that they are not satisfactory, and sketch alternative solutions.