On 2011-08-03 11:28, Michael Tautschnig wrote: > Hi, > > [...] >> the wmaker package includes some libraries in the upstream source. >> One of this libraries includes some files (WMaker.h and libMaker.*). >> This files are not in the source tree now (were removed from the git >> because they are not longer needed). Therefore, the package >> libwmaker0-dev doesn't include any files (only the documentation >> files README.debian,...), and then the package should not be >> included in future versions. I need to do something in the debian >> folder files? >> > > As a very first step you need to check for reverse depends, for instance by > doing > > apt-cache showpkg libwmaker0-dev > > (on a sid system!). If no "Reverse Dependencies" are reported, you can remove > the package from your control file, upload a new version, and then file a > removal request. For much more information please see > > http://wiki.debian.org/ftpmaster_Removals > > Best, > Michael >
""" $ build-rdeps libwmaker0-dev [...] Reverse Build-depends in main: ------------------------------ wterm fsviewer Found a total of 2 reverse build-depend(s) for libwmaker0-dev. [...] """ Btw, I am not certain an explicit removal request is needed if the package will still build at least one binary. The ftp-masters have an "auto-decrufter" should catch this case. ~Niels -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
