Re: libc5 backports problem

[Alex Yukhimets <aqy6633@acf5.nyu.edu>]

> 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?

Thanks.

Alex Y. 
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