On Sat, Jan 05, 2002 at 09:44:16AM +0900, YAEGASHI Takeshi wrote: > > Yes, for embedded platforms with limited resources cross compling is > quite important, especially when you want to build a large set of > software such as Debian distrubution. > > But as you know we currently have much troubule with cross building > Debian packages, even though most of the problem can be easily solved > with a few changes. > > I often feel that most source packages might have a bit more cross > compile awareness. Of course I should report that to the BTS to the > extent not annoying maintainers.
I've been fixing packages when I notice problems, and sending the patches to the maintainer. Most maintainers understand the usefulness of cross-compiling. Perhaps some day, we might have cross-compiling as part of Debian policy (or at least a tag for cross-compiliability), but I certainly wouldn't advocate that now, as it would cause too much turmoil. However, I'm almost to the point of getting a cross autobuilder set up, so one of the results of that will at least be a list of packages that cross compile. dave...
