FS#72722 - [mpv] add back libcaca dependency
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Opened by Erus (Erus_Iluvatar) - Friday, 12 November 2021, 09:59 GMT
Last edited by Robin Candau (Antiz) - Friday, 21 April 2023, 07:01 GMT
Opened by Erus (Erus_Iluvatar) - Friday, 12 November 2021, 09:59 GMT
Last edited by Robin Candau (Antiz) - Friday, 21 April 2023, 07:01 GMT
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Description:
The mpv package has removed it's libcaca dependency in septembre since there were security issues with it. A new release has fixed those issues and is now in the repositories, the dependency can now be added back. Additional info: https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/70962 https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/70520 |
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Closed by Robin Candau (Antiz)
Friday, 21 April 2023, 07:01 GMT
Reason for closing: Won't fix
Additional comments about closing: `libcaca` feels abandoned in its current state
Friday, 21 April 2023, 07:01 GMT
Reason for closing: Won't fix
Additional comments about closing: `libcaca` feels abandoned in its current state
FS#76971In its current state, it pretty much seems abandoned. Regarding to that and to the vulnerabilities it had in the past, I'd rather not add it back to `mpv` to be honest.
For what it's worth, users that care about `libcaca` support for `mpv` can install the `mpv-caca` AUR package.