Bug#571776: debian-policy: Libraries should be allowed to not provide shlibs when they provide symbols file
On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 11:29:52AM +0100, Julien Cristau wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 09:34:50 +0100, Mike Hommey wrote:
>
> > Package: debian-policy
> > Version: 3.8.4.0
> > Severity: wishlist
> >
> > AFAIK, the current version of dpkg in stable supports symbols files, so I
> > think it is time we loosen the requirement for shlibs files when symbols
> > files are present.
> >
> > Requiring shlibs when there is a symbols file also is error-prone, as when
> > the symbols file is updated, the shlibs may not be bumped.
> >
> Agreed, but with the caveat that libs shipping an udeb need to keep
> their .shlibs file, afaik.
symbols files don't support udebs ?
Mike
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