See /usr/doc/libc6/FAQ.Debian.gz for the rationale behind this.
Bob
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, Stephan Engelke wrote:
> Hi Armin,
>
> > those symlinks. But I've problems to compile some libraries. Someone
> > told me, that this can be caused by different versions of installed
> > includes or libraries, that don't fit together.
>
> the directories vs. symlinks are part of the Debian policy. There are
> no symlinks in order to keep the system headers stable.
> Check www.debian.org - I don't remember the exact URL. Maybe someone
> else could supply the URL or a location in a /usr/doc ?
>
> > Must I delete the directories /usr/include/{arm,linux,scsi} and replace
> > them with those symlinks?
>
> If you do need newer kernel header you can go ahead and save (rename)
> the directories and create the appropirate symbolic links. I've done
> this on my hamm system during the first kernel upgrade and have never
> expierienced an problems with software compiled prior to the change.
>
> So long,
> Stephan
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