[xml/sgml-pkgs] Bug#1059040: libxml2: ABI change? (undefined references)

[Thorsten Glaser]

On Mon, 25 Dec 2023, Rene Engelhard wrote:

> In any case, *this* bug is about the ABI change: removed symbols/versions other
> stuff relies on.
>
> Long story short: libxml2 2.12 has still a long road to go with much work on
> your side until you can upload it to unstable.

Sounds like it needs a solib major version and package name change
for coïnstallability, upgrades, etc. *or* a fix that restores the
prior ABI.

Perhaps first ask upstream whether the removal was desired (and in
which case they would do the version bump).

bye,
//mirabilos
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