[cl-debian] Bug#177057: [Debian] clisp base/full linking sets

[Luca Capello]

Hi Sam!

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:09:15 +0100, Sam Steingold wrote:
>> I am fine with one package with two linking sets, but having two
>> separate packages is IMHO a better solution, since it will help people
>> who wants a minimal clisp installation.
>
> on a second thought, you might be right.
> in fact, you might want to offer several different packages, e.g., in
> addition to clisp-base,
> - clisp-db (base + bdb + postgresql)
> - clisp-gui (base + clx + gtk)
> - clisp-net (base + rawsock + ???)
> - clisp-math (base + libsvm + pari)

While this could be a good option, we should evaluate if it is worth in
terms of package content and size.

> you might also build clisp with dynamic modules and offer individual
> modules a la carte.

While my previous point is still valid, thank you for the hint: I have
never considered before dynamic modules as an option.

>> Is there any disadvantage with two separate packages?
>
> are clisp-base and clisp-full going to be independent?
> if yes, which will be used by default?
>
> I suggest that clisp-full depends on clisp-base and the latter is
> _always_ the default (as it is with the normal clisp installation).

The situation will be as you have described, with the variant that I
still need to think if keeping an extra/dummy clisp package is worth.

> Note also that the file clisp/unix/INSTALL has a section "Additional
> Information for Maintainers of Binary Packages" with a "Module
> selection" subsection. I think it would be a good idea for debian to
> follow those suggestions.

I have already planned to better check that file, but for the next
Debian version, i.e. the first one after lenny.

> I am mostly concerned with "offering a uniform experience to all CLISP
> users regardless of platform or distribution".

I am also interested in "uniformity" and "consistency", thus please feel
free to cc: me in any discussion on that argument.

Thx, bye,
Gismo / Luca
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