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[bug#54412] [PATCH] python: use the posix_prefix sysconfig scheme on Deb
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stefanor |
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[bug#54412] [PATCH] python: use the posix_prefix sysconfig scheme on Debian |
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Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:29:28 +0000 |
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NeoMutt/20220429 |
Hi Karl (2024.01.18_22:58:30_+0000)
> if default_scheme == 'posix_local': # Debian
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> posix_local only exists on Debian, not any other system?
> The name is generic.
Yes, it's a Debianism. It was the best way to get "setup.py install" to
direct to /usr/local by default, on Debian systems, at the time. And
we've had to carry that API since.
> In any case, I guess it would be safe if it's possible to check if the
> deb_system scheme exists, and only do the special casing if both
> posix_local and deb_system are present.
Yeah that sounds nice and safe. But I'm not aware of anyone else using
posix_local.
Stefano
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