Re: dict-client virtual package name
On Sun, Dec 09, 2001 at 12:01:52AM -0600, Steve Greenland wrote:
> > I propose that dict-client be added to the list of virtual
> > package names. AFAIK, this would apply to dict, gdict, kdict and
> > serpento. Are there any other dict clients in the distribution?
>
> And what purpose does that serve? The mere fact that programs serve
> similar purposes does not justify a virtual package. The point of a
> virtual package is to allow other packages to depend on a specific
> interface. What will depend on "dict-client"?
The dictionary package and dictd will probably adjust their dependencies to
'dict | dict-client'. None of them are Depends:, though.
--
2. That which causes joy or happiness.
Reply to: