#1111325 justbuild: debian/justbuild.makefile does not look cross-compile safe (uses `uname`)

Package:
justbuild
Source:
justbuild
Description:
Generic build system
Submitter:
Niels Thykier
Date:
2025-08-16 19:41:02 UTC
Severity:
normal
#1111325#5
Date:
2025-08-16 19:38:42 UTC
From:
To:
Hi,

While reviewing the RFS #1108879, I noted `debian/justbuild.makefile`
using `uname` and it is used to build `justbuild` for Debian. Based on
prior experience that implies that `justbuild` will not cross-compile
correctly.

Anything place using `uname` would normally have to use a
`dpkg-architecture` value. Mostly commonly one of the `DEB_HOST_` ones.
In rare cases, the `DEB_BUILD_` one and in exceptionally rare cases the
`DEB_TARGET_` ones.

I did not track down this case. If you need assistance,
debian-cross@lists.debian.org might be useful.

Best regards,
Niels