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diff --git a/tags/b/build-depends-on-versioned-berkeley-db.tag b/tags/b/build-depends-on-versioned-berkeley-db.tag new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e1de3c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/tags/b/build-depends-on-versioned-berkeley-db.tag @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +Tag: build-depends-on-versioned-berkeley-db +Severity: warning +Check: fields/package-relations +Explanation: The package build-depends on a versioned development package of + Berkeley DB (libdbX.Y-dev) instead of versionless package + (libdb-dev). Unfortunately this prevents binNMUs when default + Berkeley DB version changes. + . + Unless the package absolutely have to depend on specific Berkeley DB + version, it should build-depends on libdb-dev. For more information + on the upgrade process, please see the references. + . + The package can usually be made Berkeley DB version agnostic by the + following steps: + . + 1. note the version of Berkeley DB used to compile the package on build time + 2. on first install copy the used version to active version + 3. on upgrades compare the versions and if they differ do the upgrade procedure + . + If you are unsure you can contact Berkeley DB maintainer, who would be + glad to help. + . + Should the package have a legitimate reason for using the versioned development + package, please add an override. +See-Also: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E17076_02/html/upgrading/upgrade_process.html |