On 12/04/2008, Vincent Fourmond wrote: > Anres Mejia wrote: > > The idea I'm referring to is that the orig source could contain only > > a "dummy" file and the upstream source is actually downloaded from > > somewhere into debian/tmp, unpacked, and built from using plain old > > debian/rules. > > This is calling for a nightmare of FTBSes : if I remember correctly, > the grid that rebuilds every once in a while the archive is not > connected to the network - that will be a RC bug everytime. And people > should be able to rebuild a package from the source on a CD (without a > network connection). Indeed, one must not rely on the buildds' being connected to the net while building. And indeed, Grid5000 rebuilds happen with offline buildds. Cheers, -- Cyril Brulebois
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