Re: Question about build dependencies.
On Mon, Dec 17, 2001 at 10:28:18PM +0100, Marcus Brinkmann wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 17, 2001 at 10:20:32PM +0100, Ola Lundqvist wrote:
> > Other checks can be build-dependencies of lynx, omt, ftp and other similar
> > packages. Build dependencies of cvs is maybe a good check too. I've seen
> > it before with other packages.
>
> lynx can be used in -dump mode to convert html to ascii.
>
> I agree wholeheartedly to not require a net connection. It can be a good
> idea to run an autobuilder in a secure environment (without net), and in any
> way, the source should be self contained (except build depends) for many
> reasons, including security.
I think the policy have to be clearified on this matter. Maybe add a new
paragraph that says something like (at the bottom of chapter 2.4.2.
"Dependencies other than binary packages can not be assumed, including
network connection and other external hardware."
Is that a good thing?
Regards,
// Ola
> Marcus
>
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