> The problem appears to have been that I had not succeeded in removing all > Marillat's packages, despite trying to make sure I had before reporting
I suspected this. :) > After reinstalling all the vlc (and xine) related packages I was able to > install libavcodec-extra-53. At least. > I still think it would have been easier if libavcodec-extra-53 had either > Provides: libavcodec53 or, even better, really was just extras without I don't see any reason against this approach but leave it up for discussion with the other team members (then this big should get closed). > replacing libavcodec53 at all. However, I am sure you have good reasons > for this packaging. Unfortunately, it is not possible to package the "extra" parts alone, so both libraries need to replace each other. - Fabian -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-dist-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org