I do not see how hamm changes the desire of people to have static libs. If you do not want them, you can remove them or not install the -dev packages (all .a should be from -dev packages). Anyone want to say why we should change? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-devel-request@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmaster@lists.debian.org