On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 04:42:32PM +0200, Raphael Hertzog wrote: > 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. >
There is no default arch when we have transitioned to multiarch, or rather there is a default that can be changed easily (a configuration file). -- .''`. Aurelien Jarno | GPG: 1024D/F1BCDB73 : :' : Debian developer | Electrical Engineer `. `' [EMAIL PROTECTED] | [EMAIL PROTECTED] `- people.debian.org/~aurel32 | www.aurel32.net -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
