[tor-bugs] #7564 [Torsocks]: [PATCH] Use libdir instead of prefix in torsocks wrapper

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#7564: [PATCH] Use libdir instead of prefix in torsocks wrapper
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 Reporter:  robinson      |          Owner:  robinson
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal        |      Milestone:          
Component:  Torsocks      |        Version:          
 Keywords:  make install  |         Parent:          
   Points:                |   Actualpoints:          
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Changes (by intrigeri):

  * status:  needs_information => assigned


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:3 robinson]:
 > Can you tell me what the proper LIBDIR value should be?

 In my example, LIBDIR should be `/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/torsocks`, i.e.
 the same as it ends up with your patch applied, _but_ with `${prefix}`
 properly substituted at build time.

 > According to the overview you reference, the Debian answer is
 "Determined at configure time, usually $(prefix)/lib".

 Well, I'm not sure this is relevant. This reference is about the libdir
 autotools variable, while the LIBDIR we're talking of is the place where
 the torsocks wrapper will go find its library to LD_PRELOAD. I think
 `$(libdir)` can be used to build torsocks's `LIBDIR`, but they're not the
 same in the case of a bi-arch or multiarch setup.

 In any case, I'm no good at autotools stuff, so please don't expect
 effective guidance or clever ideas from me in this area: I'm merely
 reporting a bug.

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