Hi Karl (2024.01.18_22:58:30_+0000) > if default_scheme == 'posix_local': # Debian > > posix_local only exists on Debian, not any other system? > The name is generic.
Yes, it's a Debianism. It was the best way to get "setup.py install" to direct to /usr/local by default, on Debian systems, at the time. And we've had to carry that API since. > In any case, I guess it would be safe if it's possible to check if the > deb_system scheme exists, and only do the special casing if both > posix_local and deb_system are present. Yeah that sounds nice and safe. But I'm not aware of anyone else using posix_local. Stefano -- Stefano Rivera http://tumbleweed.org.za/ +1 415 683 3272
