Re: Cross-compilers

[Martin Mitchell <martin@debian.org>]

I forgot to Cc this to -policy, here is my reply:

> Santiago Vila <sanvila@unex.es> writes:
> 
> > I think that a cross-compiler is not a "large" software package like the X
> > Window System.
> 
> I agree. It also fits in with the goal of having /usr read only. The FSSTND
> also mentions the X Window System is excepted from using /usr/X11R6 because
> of "widely-accepted practice." I'd suggest that the /usr/<arch-string> format
> for cross compiler installation is also "widely-accepted practice."
> 
> > * Is /usr/<architecture-string> really forbidden by the FHS for a
> > cross-compiler? [ Is a cross-compiler "large" enough to be considered a
> > "large" software package? ].
> 
> I don't think so.
> 
> > * Should we add a paragraph to the policy so that this is allowed?
> 
> Yes, I think it should be added to policy, section 3.1.1, or perhaps a new
> section 5.10?

	Martin.