> contrib/* doesn't distinguish between archs. One suggestion > is to enhance contrib/*. Probably best for the contrib author > to do this (or provide directions) but I am thinking something > along these lines: > > - when installing or pulling changes, build things locally if > $objtype specific binaries don't exist in the package. And > don't pull binaries for other archs (unless explicitly asked > for). > > - when creating or pushing changes, try to push binaries for > all the archs locallly (cross) compiled. > > - when listing don't show packages known to be broken for > $objtype arch. Probably best to add config/broken and > config/fixed.
sure, that works. i'd almost rather have an install script that does the building for you. but for now i've updated all my contrib packages to include 386/amd64/arm. - erik
