On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 03:04:38PM -0700, Jeff Bailey wrote:
> On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 12:25:29PM -0400, Daniel Jacobowitz wrote:
>
> > GOTO suggested that linux-kernel-headers should be maintained as a separate
> > package and in its own CVS repository. This would mean build-dep'ing on it.
> > I think it's a good idea; anybody else have an opinion?
>
> I'm wondering what the advantage of having a separate package that's
> only used for building glibc, but is always required?
Let's see.
- Separate maintenance - it's a logically distinct component.
- Ability to maintain (more easily) a separate .orig.tar.gz and
.diff.gz.
- Easier compartmentalization for non-Linux ports, which the new
packaging is not yet friendly for.
- 7MB diff.gz's make ftp-master cry.
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Daniel Jacobowitz
MontaVista Software Debian GNU/Linux Developer