[PATCH] Build libxf86config with -fPIC.

Adam Jackson ajax at redhat.com
Mon Nov 15 10:44:16 PST 2010


On Mon, 2010-11-15 at 19:38 +0100, Julien Cristau wrote:

> Oh, I know what it's for, it's needed for pyxf86config.  I just don't
> think anyone is prepared to commit to a stable ABI for libxf86config, so
> installing it as a shared library may not be the best plan.

Indeed, pyxf86config needs pretty regular updating as the library
changes.  I'm inclined to think the whole idea was a mistake and
pyxf86config should just import a copy and be done with it.

- ajax
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