Bug#665947: texlive-base: ucf mess with paper sizes
On Do, 29 MÀr 2012, Frank KÌster wrote:
> > TLPaper.pm. BUt as said, we have two options:
> > - we patch TLPaper and continue with ucf (not happy about it)
> > - we patch dvipdfmx and dvips to allow for inclusion of other config
> > files, and just include a minimal
> > config-debian.ps
> > dvipdfmx-debian.cfg
> >
> > What do you prefer, Frank?
>
> The second option is much better. Even without our recent
> misconceptions, the word "mess" near "ucf" is not badly placed. It's a
> useful tool if you need it, but better avoid it.
We will still have to patch TLPaper.pm so that it modifies the
correct file ... I have to do anyway something to get this working ...
Best wishes
Norbert
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