On Fri, 27 Jun 2008, Goswin von Brederlow wrote: > > Given that, the best is probably to add a configuration variable in > > /etc/apt/apt.conf. > > Dpkg already checks for the right architecture. I just extended > that. Removing the check is also an option.
Or only accept default architecture by default and have APT use --force-architecture ? > >> dir = /var/lib/dpkg/info/ > >> filename = libfoo.type for all and primary architecture > >> filename = libfoo.arch.type for other architectures > >> > >> Since '.' is allowed in package names I suggest using '_' as > >> sperarator at a minimum. > > > > I agree that the current implementation does not work for package with a > > dot in their name. If we switch to ':' to specify the architecture in > > an apt line, I suggest to also use it here. > > Aren't there some filesystems that have problems with : in names? hint, > hint :) Well, apt stores files with ":" inside, so it's not a real problem. And for the structure, I would suggest /var/lib/dpkg/info/<arch>/libfoo.type, you're still compatible with what's existing (the default arch should still use /var/lib/dpkg/info directly) and you can store your new files. Cheers, -- Raphaël Hertzog Le best-seller français mis à jour pour Debian Etch : http://www.ouaza.com/livre/admin-debian/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
