Re: essential packages and Pre-Depends
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[ moving to debian-policy ]
On 16 Feb 1998, Manoj Srivastava wrote:
> Santiago> Package A depends on library C, package B uses A in the
> Santiago> preinst script. A is essential. We issue the following
> Santiago> command:
>
> Santiago> dpkg -i A.deb B.deb C.deb
>
> Santiago> Will B's preinst always work? I don't think so. This upgrade
> Santiago> will be *much* safer by making A to Pre-Depend on C.
>
> I agree. [...]
What do others think about this?
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