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Re: linux-kernel-headers for new libc



On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 10:53:09PM -0400, Daniel Jacobowitz wrote:
> 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.

There's been no followup.  I am planning to do this; they'll be easier
to work with.  I'll set Maintainer: the same as for glibc.

-- 
Daniel Jacobowitz
MontaVista Software                         Debian GNU/Linux Developer



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