On Mar 04, 2011, at 02:15 PM, Scott Kitterman wrote: >Currently Python policy says: > >1.4.2. Interpreter Location >--------------------------- > > The preferred specification for the Python interpreter is > `/usr/bin/python' or `/usr/bin/python<X>.<Y>'. This ensures that a > Debian installation of python is used and all dependencies on > additional python modules are met. > > If a maintainer would like to provide the user with the possibility to > override the Debian Python interpreter, he may want to use > `/usr/bin/env python' or `/usr/bin/env python<X>.<Y>'. However this > is not advisable as it bypasses Debian's dependency checking and makes > the package vulnerable to incomplete local installations of python. > >Is that strong enough? It's good, but not quite strong enough, because it doesn't give me clear guidance on what to do when I find a script with a /usr/bin/env shebang line. How would I know whether it's a deliberate use, or a bug? Or should I just file a bug on the offending packages and let the maintainer sort it out? Cheers, -Barry
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