Re: dpkg-scanlibs
On Mon, Feb 26, 2001 at 02:49:47PM -0600, Taral wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 26, 2001 at 08:13:08PM +0000, Julian Gilbey wrote:
> > On Mon, Feb 26, 2001 at 02:56:06PM +0100, Wichert Akkerman wrote:
> > > Previously Taral wrote:
> > > > What is the point of dpkg -S?
> > >
> > > Not having to rely on the actual structure of the dpkg database.
> >
> > But if dpkg-scanlibs is going to be part of the dpkg code, then why
> > shouldn't it, at least until dpkg -S is significantly faster?
>
> I have to wonder why dpkg -S isn't faster... what ELSE is it doing that
> takes 5 seconds?
When I asked that question 18 months ago, I was told it was doing
significantly more than checking the .info files: e.g., checking for
diversions.
I didn't entirely accept that argument then ;-)
Jules
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