SF 1668596/1720897: distutils now copies data files
even if package_dir is empty.

This needs to be backported.  I'm too tired tonight.  It would be great
if someone backports this if the buildbots are ok with it.  Otherwise,
I will try to get to it tomorrow.
diff --git a/Misc/ACKS b/Misc/ACKS
index b0a0372..41c4f18 100644
--- a/Misc/ACKS
+++ b/Misc/ACKS
@@ -159,6 +159,7 @@
 Vincent Delft
 Erik Demaine
 Roger Dev
+Raghuram Devarakonda
 Toby Dickenson
 Mark Dickinson
 Yves Dionne