On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 10:53:09PM -0400, Daniel Jacobowitz wrote: > On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 03:04:38PM -0700, Jeff Bailey wrote: > > On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 12:25:29PM -0400, Daniel Jacobowitz wrote: > > > > > GOTO suggested that linux-kernel-headers should be maintained as a separate > > > package and in its own CVS repository. This would mean build-dep'ing on it. > > > I think it's a good idea; anybody else have an opinion? > > > > I'm wondering what the advantage of having a separate package that's > > only used for building glibc, but is always required? > > Let's see. > > - Separate maintenance - it's a logically distinct component. > - Ability to maintain (more easily) a separate .orig.tar.gz and > .diff.gz. > - Easier compartmentalization for non-Linux ports, which the new > packaging is not yet friendly for. > - 7MB diff.gz's make ftp-master cry.
There's been no followup. I am planning to do this; they'll be easier to work with. I'll set Maintainer: the same as for glibc. -- Daniel Jacobowitz MontaVista Software Debian GNU/Linux Developer -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
