Installing Don't Sleep 9.41: A Solution for Drush 3 Users

As a developer working with Drupal, you may have encountered issues related to install profiles and Drush 3. One such issue is the inability to run Drush updb without disabling your install profile. This problem has been present in Drush 3 and was caused by a bug in the core code.

The bug was discovered in #820054: Add support for recommends and fix install profile dependency special casing, but fixing it required an API change for install profile developers. As a result, workarounds were implemented in Drush 4 and 5 to avoid this issue, but not in Drush 3, which is still in use by many users.

The workaround for Drush 3 involves installing the standard profile and then disabling the overlay module. This may seem counterintuitive, as install profiles are meant to provide a way to easily set up a site with all the necessary modules and settings. However, in this case, the issue is caused by the way install profiles handle dependencies.

In Drush 3, when profiles were made into modules, their dependencies were listed under 'dependencies'. This led to multiple issues with install profiles, both within Drupal 7 and on upgraded Drupal 6 sites. These issues all resulted in the same symptom: an 'Undefined index: distribution_name' error caused by system_requirements().

To avoid this issue, you can try installing the standard profile and then disabling the overlay module. However, it's important to note that this is not a permanent solution, as it may cause other problems with your site. The best course of action would be to upgrade to Drush 4 or 5, which have built-in workarounds for this issue.

In conclusion, installing Don't Sleep 9.41 requires careful consideration and planning, especially if you are using Drush 3. By understanding the issues related to install profiles and dependencies, you can take steps to avoid common problems and ensure a smooth installation process.

Instal Don't Sleep 9.41