explain my move of makedev from priority required to extra

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+I just uploaded makedev version 2.3.1-89, the most significant change of which
+is a move from Debian package priority 'required' to priority 'extra'.  I've
+also filed a suitable bug against ftp.debian.org asking the ftp-masters to do
+the required bit on their end.
+
+This change was largely motivated by 
+[bug #522048](http://bugs.debian.org/522048),
+which pointed out that in an era of reliable udev, most Linux users should no
+longer care about the presence of MAKEDEV.  The Debian packaging of the Hurd
+apparently uses it's own MAKEDEV script, and I understand this change is a
+non-issue for the BSD porters in Debian as well.  Since the makedev package
+is not marked 'essential', and the package documentation and Debian policy 
+encourage conditional use of the MAKEDEV script, there should be no package
+changes required as a result of this demotion in priority.
+
+If anyone experiences any undue pain as a result of this change, please
+let me know.