Package: debhelper Version: 5.0.35 Severity: wishlist Many packages are relying on debhelper compatibility mode 4 in dh_install, to have the ability to install files only if they are available, by adding a wildcard at the end of the line.
The new behavior of mode 5 is really useful, but there should still be a way to have optional installation. For example, the following syntax could be used: debian/tmp/usr/lib/lib*.so.* -debian/tmp/usr/lib/i686 The latter line would fail when the directory isn't available, but the failure would be ignored because of the leading dash. It's just an example syntax, but I like it and I'm sure you get the idea. Cheers, -- .''`. Josselin Mouette /\./\ : :' : [EMAIL PROTECTED] `. `' [EMAIL PROTECTED] `- Debian GNU/Linux -- The power of freedom -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
