Re: Type tags for Debian packages.
On 11 Jan 1999, Martin Bialasinski wrote:
> PR> Well I do. IMHO it should be simple to change few packages so they
> PR> can cope with the new Purpose: line
>
> Do you mean deb packages or package tools like dpkg etc.? I believe
> there is no need to change dpkg and friends, right? They should just
> ignore unknown fields.
I mean some tools which may not ignore about Purpose: line, like
dpkg-scanpackages and some others...
> PR> Also, the list of virtual locations should be somewhat
> PR> standardized in advance...
>
> Maybe you could take the locations user in the menu package and extend
> it ?
Well, I think I will throw in some example code and let someone else to
invent the exact list - any volunteers?
Patrik
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