Re: libtool pre-1.5b tests fail on 9 debian arches

[Peter O'Gorman]

Scott James Remnant wrote:
> We're all VERY well aware that upstream libtool isn't portable across
> all Debian architectures, it doesn't work on arm at all -- and until
> recently didn't work on mips, mipsel or m68k either!
>
> This is precisely why Debian's libtool package contains so many
> additional patches, so when things do break we can just tell the
> maintainers to update the package with the libtool installed on their
> system.

Send more patches :)

Please argue your case, convince us that your patch is required, explain 
the reasons. If you are ignored first time, keep trying. If your patch 
is dismissed for a reason you disagree with, reply and tell us. In the 
end, your original patch may not make it in, but we'll probably find 
some way to get things worked out to your satisfaction.

I know it is a lot of work for you, but it is likely to prove worth it 
in the end. Your packagers will have less work to do, as will you.

Thanks,
Peter