[OE-core] What is the purpose of /usr/lib/.build-id?

[Khem Raj]

On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Peter Kjellerstedt
<peter.kjellerstedt at axis.com> wrote:
> I have recently noticed the directory /usr/lib/.build-id in the RPM
> packages generated by master of OE-core. It contains hashed links to
> the binaries in the package.
>
> What is it used for?

I believe it could be due to switching the versions of rpm in OE-Core,
this is a unique build signature, which can be used by various tools
to tie a rpm back into a build. Its handy when you are debugging field
problems.

> Can it be removed?

Yes.