On Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 09:25:23PM +0200, Mathieu Malaterre wrote: > >> $ superdupertool libfoo.so > >>=> this lib requires libstdc++6 at least version 4.0.2
> > dpkg-shlibdeps run during build does that and then dpkg-gencontrol > > replaces the ${shlibs:Depends} in control file > All this is kindda new to me. When I was looking at debian package > that use cmake to be build, I assumed the value in the control files > where hardcoded. You should read the Debian Policy[1] and Best Packaging Practices from Delopers reference[2]. Else you will generate packages that look superfically correct, but, are in fact buggy. IE don't develop by guesswork. [1] http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/ [2] http://www.debian.org/doc/developers-reference/ch-best-pkging-practices.en.html -- "rm -rf" only sounds scary if you don't have backups -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]