[maemo-developers] Maemo Summit /opt BOF notes...

[From: Tim Samoff]

Hey,

Sorry about the bad formatting here. If anyone wants the original notes (with formatting) let me know.

Tim

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> Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:44:06 +0200
> From: Tim Samoff <samoff at gmail.com>
> Subject: Maemo Summit /opt BOF notes...
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> Hi,
>
> Using /opt: Why, How & For How Long?
>
> What are the issues?
>
> ? Standards.
> ? What about introducing a new 'mobile' Linux standard.
> ? Repackaging.
> ? Differences in flash performance.
>
> How to use /opt correctly:
>
> ? Every Linux system has /opt, and using it has been a long-time debate.
> ? Directly from upstream.
> ? /opt must be made seamless for developers.
> ? How to deal with hard-coded paths?
> ? Is /opt a temporary "fix"?
> ? Are there any other long-term solutions?
> ? What is Nokia's choice?
> ? What about using fast flash for swap and apps on slow?
> ? Some packages should not get better flash.
> ? Whatever the solution, using it should not be decided by the developer.
>
> How to get space for your package:
>
> ? /opt should be a short-term solution.
> ? Issues
> ? /opt survives reflash (same with /home).
> ? Heuristic is heuristic.
> ? Symlinks are necessary.
> ? Ideas
> ? Magic should be on the device.
> ? Magic should not be contained in Debian rules.
> ? Call Magic in build-bot after Debian rules.
> ? Optionally.
> ? First option, but later opt_out.
> ? Must introduce efficient maintenance of the Magic.
> ? Call Magic in dpkg for build package?
> ? Call Magic in maemo-build package?
> ? Profiling.
> ? Next SSU must clean entire /opt directory.
> ? Fix dpkg, if needed.
> ? Hook for Magic from Extras?
> ? Idea might not be entirely embraced by some people at Nokia.
> ? Clear documentation is necessary.
> ? On maemo.org wiki?
>
> Tim
>
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