On Thu, 14 Feb 2008, Niko Tyni wrote: > I run a few greps on debian/rules of the source packages of all the > binary packages matching '-perl' in unstable. Results: at least 398 > arch:all and 38 arch:any packages apparently do an unconditional rmdir > for the empty directory.
I tend to disagree. The number are big but the fix is easy. I'd suggest to work with Lucas to do a full rebuild with perl 5.10 and submit those 400 bugs right now with severity important. Also usertag them to be able to follow the evolution. Then make an announce on d-d-a with a list of maintainers that have to update their packages. Also inform that an NMU campaign may be done on those bugs (even before they become RC). In fact, you can already post the dd-list you prepared together with detailed explanations on the nature of the problem on d-d-a. We need to communicate so that people fix the bugs... otherwise nothing will happen. Reverting the behaviour can still be done if we have too many of those bugs open once perl 5.10 reaches unstable. If not, the bugs will be upgraded to serious at that time and that will make sure that the remaining bugs are fixed. Cheers, -- Raphaël Hertzog Le best-seller français mis à jour pour Debian Etch : http://www.ouaza.com/livre/admin-debian/
