> And isn't it a good idea to declare a build-dep even in this case? > > proftpd would FTBS if libacl1-dev would drop its dependency on libattr1-dev. > > Is there a commonly accepted rule on these particular cases?
There is. If the package directly depends on libattr1-dev (this usually means it includes headers from libattr1-dev or links the library) then the build dependency should be specified in proftpd. If the package depends only indirectly on libattr1-dev, i.e. only because libacl1-dev depends on libattr1-dev, the dependency should not be specified. The rule of thumb you gave is the way to go: If proftpd FTBS after libacl1-dev drops the dependency on libattr1-dev, then it should build-depend on libattr1-dev, otherwise it shouldn't. Regards Ben -- Please do not send any email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- all email not originating from the mailing list will be deleted. Use the reply to address instead. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
