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Re: /usr --- to link or not to link



> I was expecting that, we have the first subtle problem with /usr being a
> link to root. Consider the following script "/bin/vi" in the ae package.

I will admit to thinking it strange
 
> So, I am asking you if we better should drop the symlink for now and use
> normal Linux file system layout. Later interested people can try with the
> symlink and watch for problems like this. I am not very interested in this,
> and I am in favour of dropping the symlink for now, but I would like to hear
> further input, especially how this affects the dynamic linker (maybe it is a
> good idea to symlink /usr/lib -> /lib instead?).

I agree, but: what changes need to be made to your .debs? and especially
the install scripts?

Matthew

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