[maemo-developers] FatELF Re: rpm vs. deb and "universal binaries/packages"

[From: David Greaves]

Andrew Flegg wrote:
> FatELF or some new extensions to an existing packaging format would be
> wonderful if having users install random binaries from random
> locations on the Internet was a useful requirement. 

ie virus heaven

I have to agree wholeheartedly. FatELF is totally inappropriate for Meego/Maemo
(and IMHO most Linux distros).

I'd say thanks for suggesting it, now let it die :)

David

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