Re: libc5 backports problem

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

> > > 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 ..
> > 
> > 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.

Well, I guess then libc5 machines dedicated to backporting should have
dpkg-dev from hamm installed. And upload newer dpkg-dev to bo-unstable
for consistency. 

Alex Y.
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