Re: libc5 backports problem
On Sun, Dec 07, 1997 at 08:44:06AM -0500, Alex Yukhimets wrote:
> > One problem with doing backports of libc5 packages is that
> > dpkg-dev in bo doesn't seem to support pristine sources;
> > it complained that the original wasn't in the .orig subdirectory.
> >
> > Although dpkg-dev from hamm works fine on bo since it is not libc
> > dependent, it's still not possible to backport on a completely-bo
> > given this factor, unless I am missing something ..
>
> Hi.
>
> As far as I understand, you just told that you can use dpkg-dev from hamm
> to produce binary package on bo system. So, what is the problem now?
> I guess even earlier dpkg (from bo) can install them OK, right?
The only prolbem is that you cannot produce these packages
on a purely bo system as some have promised/hoped. For example,
Tim Sailer is offering access to a bo system for backporting,
but unless it has been upgraded to dpkg from hamm then pristine
sources aren't supported.
hamish
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