Bug#866784: libsrtp2-dev: Missing includes

[Jonas Smedegaard]

Quoting Sandro Knauß (2017-07-01 21:34:47)
>> I am quite in favor of getting rid of code copies, but using on a 
>> private library sounds like abuse which should be solved by either 
>> rewriting/patching the project to only use public headers, or 
>> convince the libsrtp project to make those private headers public.
>
> Well qtwebengine is a embeded browser (chromium) and needs the private 
> headers to build webrtc. Keep in mind also chromium is normally 
> affected by issues, that are stopping qtwebengine to use system 
> packages (see as example #812091).
> 
> We had no issue to use system libsrtp-dev, because this had shipped 
> the private header.
> 
> I know shipping private header stuff is not ideal. But I prefer no 
> copies and one more transition if private stuff changes. Sorry but I 
> have nor real indeep knowlege, why webrtc needs the private stuff. I 
> hope the surroundings are enough to start the discussion with 
> upstream.
> 
> Btw. upstream(qt) tells actually that qtwebengine using an non 
> released version of libsrtp 
> (https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTBUG-60970)
> 
>> I can forward this issue to the upstream developers of libsrtp, but 
>> will then need some more substantial arguments why headers 
>> deliberately made private should be made public. Even better if you 
>> get in touch with upstream directly, as you can no doubt explain your 
>> needs better than me acting as proxy.
> 
> As I don't know libsrtp it may be better if you start the discussion. 
> I can join afterwards. Otherwise you should discribe me, how to reach 
> them properly.

Sorry, but with that (lack of) reasoning for needing headers which 
upstream has chosen to treat as private, I will not act as proxy.

Upstream preferred form of contact can be found in the Debian copyright 
file: https://github.com/cisco/libsrtp/issues

 - Jonas

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