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Re: New Debian Maintainer: hilaire@ofset.org



On Sun, 2003-01-26 at 10:00, Hilaire Fernandes wrote:

> > > > > I am packaging DrGenius which is already into Debian through Federico Di
> > > > > Gregorio (http://packages.debian.org/unstable/math/drgenius.html)
> > > > > 
> > > > I note that this package contains C++ source -- as you're probably
> > > > aware, Debian is currently transitioning from gcc/g++ 2.95 to 3.2 which
> > > > for C++ programs involves an ABI change, requiring rebuilding of
> > > > libraries and programs.
> > > 
> > > > Do you know whether your package is affected by this?  If so, do you
> > > > know what you are required to do?
> > > 
> > > I got problem with the 0.8.0 DrGenius and GCC 3.2, it is now fixed with
> > > the 0.8.1 version. I do not use GCC 3.2 in production yet. What is the
> > > meaning of the ABI accronym?
> > > 
> > ABI = Application Binary Interface
> > 
> > Programs and libraries compiled with g++ 3.2 are not able to link with
> > programs or libraries compiled with an earlier version.
> > 
> > Debian has changed its default version of gcc (and therefore g++) from
> > 2.95 to 3.2 -- we are currently in a state of transition.
> > 
> > Your page *is* affected by this, as it contains C++ source.  Therefore
> > you *will* need to take part in the transition.
> > 
> > I suggest you read the debian-devel-announce archives, and find out what
> > you need to do!
> > 
> > I will be considering correctly following the transition a major part of
> > your NM process.
> 
> Ok
> 
How are you progressing with this?  Please give me a full report on the
steps you have taken so far.

Scott
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