Re: Bug#155689: libgtk2.0-png3: -png3 should Provides: libgtk2.0-0
Joe Drew <hoserhead@woot.net> immo vero scripsit:
> However, I have seen no evidence that making libgtk2.0-0png3 the
> "default" gtk for Debian is a good idea. It provides no benefit to
> users, as libpng3's different and greater abilities are not taken
> advantage of in gtk2.0, and it does offer some serious disadvantages.
Compatibility with other distribution(s).
It seems like everybody except Debian is linking libgtk with
libpng.so.3.
Some others like cygwin and solaris seem to link it with libpng12.so.0.
(well, that's what google seems to suggest).
> You might say "recompile foo," but what if foo is a commercial program?
If foo is a commercial program, it is more likely that it is
linked against libgtk2.0 and png3, if it wants to reach a
larger market.
I think this was the case, am I correct in thinking that, tagoh ?
We have a summary of the pros and cons listed in libpkg-guide,
if you think something is missing, I will add there.
regards,
junichi
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