Re: building python debian packages and virtualenv

2014-05-01 Thread Stuart Prescott
Hi Brian, > Fortunately, so far I have always noticed this before uploading the > package, however think it is only a matter of time before I stuff up an > upload. While not directly addressing your question, perhaps this is also a good opportunity to add some autopkgtest tests to the packages -

Re: building python debian packages and virtualenv

2014-05-01 Thread Ben Finney
Brian May writes: > Several times I have made the mistake of building a Debian package > while a virtualenv is active. This results in the paths being > incorrect in the Debian package. The best way to avoid this is to always use a build tool which builds the package in its *own* environment, se

building python debian packages and virtualenv

2014-05-01 Thread Brian May
Hello, Several times I have made the mistake of building a Debian package while a virtualenv is active. This results in the paths being incorrect in the Debian package. Sometimes the package build will fail as a result, this depends on the package. Fortunately, so far I have always noticed this b