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 -- Scott James Remnant Evil does *not* wear a bonnet! [GnuPG: 84AD676C] keybuk@debian.org 8D2D 1F62 A4AC 9A22 FEFC B0DC 21EC 4FDC 84AD 676C
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