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.
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Daniel Jacobowitz
MontaVista Software Debian GNU/Linux Developer
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