Re: [meta-oe][PATCH] ntfs-3g-ntfsprogs does not rdepend on util-linux-mount

[Mike Looijmans <mike.looijmans@topic.nl>]

On 09/22/2013 03:28 AM, Hongxu Jia wrote:
> On 09/20/2013 04:21 PM, Mike Looijmans wrote:
>>
>> On 09/19/2013 07:29 AM, Mike Looijmans wrote:
>>> On 09/18/2013 11:13 AM, Hongxu Jia wrote:
>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>>
>>>> The reason why add util-linux-mount to RDEPENDS is the mount in
>>>> busybox doesn't support 'syntax of external mount helpers' very well.
>>>>
>>>> Which means you could directly invoke mount rather than
>>>> mount.ntfs/mount.exfat
>>>> to mount ntfs/exfat filesystem.
>>>
>>> I really don't have the faintest clue what you're referring to. Could
>>> you please explain?
>>>
>>> And my experience is exactly the opposite - When util-linux-mount gets
>>> installed, it breaks things. Busybox mount works just fine.
>>>
>>> If anything, it should rdepend on something like "virtual/mount" or so.
>>>
>>> It doesn't seem right for a package to enforce choices that the distro
>>> should make. Regardless of how broken busybox might be - that's the
>>> distro's problem, not something a filesystem driver should care about.
>>
>> Additionally:
>>
>> How about a compromise: Put util-linux-mount into the RRECOMMENDS
>> instead of RDEPENDS. Then at least the distro can get rid of it using
>> a BAD_RECOMMENDS or similar construct.
>>
>> Let me know, I'll post a patch.
>>
> Looks good to me.

I already posted that as a patch. Any news, comments, request? Should I 
post it again?

Mike.


Met vriendelijke groet / kind regards,

Mike Looijmans

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