Hi, >>"Michael" == Michael Bramer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Michael> I think the right place is in the *.deb-file. In the Michael> control-file (like the description) or as new file in *.deb. Why do you think so? You don't give any reasons whatsoever, so this is not a technical statement, but a mere expression of personal preference. I personally think that is a bad idea for the folowing reasons: a) the data is harder to manipulate: as a separate file, dinstall just has to rename the file to a cache area, and use zcat and echo to generate the master sizes.gz file. As a control file, dinstall has to unpack the .deb file and extract the data. b) The data is only needed on *some* machines, and only at install time. As a separate file, it can be downloaded as needed, or not at all (I have no need to slow down my installs, I know I have plenty of space at the moment). When it is part of the .deb file, the data is carried around with the package all the time, whether needed or not. This is needless duplication and wastes network bnadwidth too. c) a control file is unpacked and kept in /var/lib/dpkg/info area, which is a waste of space. The data is needed *before installation*, not afterwards. From the KISS principle, a separate file makes more sense than embedding the data in the .deb file, (making it harder to access it). Also, a separate file can initially be tested without changing *any* dpkg tool (Guy just modifies his script) manoj -- "For I lean on no dead kin, my name in mine for fame or scorn And the world began when I was born and the world is mine to win." Badger Clark Manoj Srivastava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <http://www.datasync.com/%7Esrivasta/> Key C7261095 fingerprint = CB D9 F4 12 68 07 E4 05 CC 2D 27 12 1D F5 E8 6E -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]