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   The current output can be found on [[http://ftp-master.debian.org/~aba/la/current.txt]].    The current output can be found on [[http://release.debian.org/~aba/la/current.txt]].

Remove .la files

Goal description

In the past, we discovered quite a few RC bugs due to dependencies hidden in .la-files, or noticed that these .la files introduced unneeded dependencies. As they are usually not needed on Debian systems, we would like to remove them.

A longer explanation and the corresponding discussion can be found at http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2009/08/msg00783.html.

Current status

How to help

  • Emptying the dependency_libs field in .la files.

  • Removal of the .la file if and only if all reverse dependencies don't list it anymore in the depdency_libs field of their .la file.

Next Milestone

  • Removal of all unneeded .la files.