Package: dpkg-dev Version: 1.4.0.23.2 The dpkg-source program from the dpkg-dev package requires the perl package (the perl-base that comes with hamm isn't enough). But in the .deb package there is no indication (no depends/requires, not even a suggestion) that perl is required.
Without the perl package, dpkg-source simply crashes: % dpkg-source Can't locate POSIX.pm in @INC (@INC contains: /usr/lib/perl5/i386-linux/5.004 /usr/lib/perl5 /usr/local/lib/site_perl/i386-linux /usr/local/lib/site_perl .) at /usr/bin/dpkg-source line 13. BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/bin/dpkg-source line 13. % Once I installed the 'perl' package, everything works fine. I'm using Debian 2.0 beta (hamm). Relevant installed packages: ii dpkg 1.4.0.23.2 Package maintenance system for Debian Linux ii dpkg-dev 1.4.0.23.2 Package building tools for Debian Linux ii dpkg-ftp 1.4.9.6 Ftp method for dselect. ii dpkg-mountable 0.7 Enhanced access method for dselect ii perl-base 5.004.04-6 The Pathologically Eclectic Rubbish Lister I suggest that the appropriate 'depends' or 'requires' field be added to the dpkg-dev package's control info. T -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
