> Well, for VLC, the configuration fails if these packages are not present or > the respective --disable-* switches not used. So if we set them as recommended > deps, I guess we should have the disable switches in the instructions? Or > would it suffice to provide them in the command explanation section? > > I think it's difficult to draw the line. I guess the best strategy would be to > list all deps that can be disabled with simple configuration switches as > recommended/optional. If more advanced deviations are needed, such as > modifying CFLAGS etc they should be required deps.
IMO things that are turned on by the developer by default, but could be turned off should be recommended. Those that the editor thinks should really be present because of functional issues should also be recommended. -- Bruce
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