[maemo-developers] [maemo-developers] Building deb packages for the Nokia 770 is very easy

[From: Michael P. Lococo]

> I know Nokia recommends only depending on maemo but can I depend on
something else if it is already packaged for the 770 ?

The problem is that application installer doesn't automatically resolve
dependencies.  If you get an overly complicated dependency tree you end up
in rpm hell, except with .arm.debs.  Some applications do separate
functionality and depend on external packages when necessary (the gpe
stuff does, for example), but you should do so unnecessarily because it
can make the app a pain for to install at the user end.

Mike