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

[Hongxu Jia <hongxu.jia@windriver.com>]

On 09/25/2013 02:01 PM, Mike Looijmans wrote:
> 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?
>
The previous posted patch is ok.

//Hongxu
> Mike.
>
>
> Met vriendelijke groet / kind regards,
>
> Mike Looijmans
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