Re: shlibs policy?

[Brian White <bcwhite@verisim.com>]

> > When a package provides a ".shlibs" file, is it supposed to include a
> > version number along with the package?  Most do, but not all.
> 
> It should match what is required on a "Depends:" line, i.e. the
> version number is optional.  If you happen to find a package which
> should have a version number because of compatibility problems and
> doesn't, file a bug report.

I just noted that "libc6" didn't have a version number.

I realize that it isn't it required on the depends line, but would it not
be a good idea to always include it?

                                          Brian
                                 ( bcwhite@verisim.com )

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