Re: debhelper 7 and python-central

[Monty Taylor <monty@inaugust.com>]

Ben Finney wrote:

> Early in the 7.0.x series, debhelper gained the ability to detect a
> Python package and run 'dh_pysupport' in the 'install' sequence,
> allowing a single-line 'dh install' to perform all the tasks needed in
> an 'install' target. However, it currently seems to lack corresponding
> support for 'python-central'.

I'm sure this is a FAQ, but I haven't been able to find a good write up
anywhere. The policy says use either, and the mailing list archives I
read from 2006 seemed to indicate that people found one or the other to
be deficient.

1. What are the real differences between these two?

2. Why, as a packager, would I choose one over the other?

3. Is there a valid reason to have both of them be acceptable if they
both do the same job?

Thanks,

Monty