On Sun, Dec 07, 1997 at 08:44:06AM -0500, Alex Yukhimets wrote: > > One problem with doing backports of libc5 packages is that > > dpkg-dev in bo doesn't seem to support pristine sources; > > it complained that the original wasn't in the .orig subdirectory. > > > > Although dpkg-dev from hamm works fine on bo since it is not libc > > dependent, it's still not possible to backport on a completely-bo > > given this factor, unless I am missing something .. > > Hi. > > As far as I understand, you just told that you can use dpkg-dev from hamm > to produce binary package on bo system. So, what is the problem now? > I guess even earlier dpkg (from bo) can install them OK, right? The only prolbem is that you cannot produce these packages on a purely bo system as some have promised/hoped. For example, Tim Sailer is offering access to a bo system for backporting, but unless it has been upgraded to dpkg from hamm then pristine sources aren't supported.
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