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Package: yodl
Version: 2.00.06
Severity: wishlist
-- System Information:
Debian Release: 3.1
APT prefers testing
APT policy: (500, 'testing')
Architecture: i386 (i686)
Kernel: Linux 2.6.8.1
Locale: LANG=C, LC_CTYPE=C
Versions of packages yodl depends on:
ii libc6 2.3.2.ds1-18 GNU C Library: Shared libraries an
-- no debconf information
Over the past months I have created a new Yodl version, which has now evolved
to version 2.00.06. Since I did not receive a response to earlier e-mails
sent to the maintainer (sent at Sep. 19 and Oct 13, resp.), I fear there's a
flaw in the line of communication. So, it's probably best to repeat the
essence of my last e-mail text here, hoping that this time it will reach its
intended destination:
Over the past months I've been working on upgrading Yodl, resulting in a
complete rewrite, to which I originally assigned version number 2.00, but
which has now evolved to version 2.00.06, reflecting some minor improvements,
based on Karel Kubat's suggestions, that I implemented in this version.
Highlighting some of the changes:
- Yodl is (much) faster than before;
- Yodlpost is now a program, there is not conversion-specific post
processing anymore;
- The software has completely been reorganized;
- A `letter' document type was added, based on the `brief.cls' document
class;
- Only the primary converters were kept, so yodl2dvi etc. have gone, since
they don't really have to do with Yodl conversions.
- Several new builtins were added, various names were rationalized;
- Several new macros were added, various names were rationalized;
- Each macro is defined in a file of its own, simplifying maintenance;
- Several conversion types (like SGML and Texinfo) have been
discontinued. Partially because they appear to be less important now
than they once were (SGML), partially because -after consulting Karel-
that seemed to be a proper thing to do (Texinfo). However, it should be
fairly easy to revive these conversions once the need for them is felt
again;
- All maintenance is based on `icmake', not anymore on `make';
- I coined a new name: `Your Own Document Language'.
I've been using the current version for quite some time now, and have used it
to build (of course) Yodl's documentation as well as my `C++ Annotations'
(http://www.icce.rug.nl/documents), so its most abvious shortcomings should
have been removed by now.
I would appreciate (and be proud) if Yodl-2.00.06 would be added to the Debian
distribution. Considering that it's been completely rebuilt, the `unstable'
distribution is probably the most appropriate one for the time being.
I ran yodl_2.00.06_i386.changes through lintian and got no errors, so I'm
fairly certain that also in that respect Yodl-2.00.06 meets Debian's
requirements. Furthmermore, I'm willing to accept the role as either
`maintainer', 'co-maintainer' or `upstream author': I'm not sure what is best
in this case.
Yodl (sources, .deb package, etc.) is at
ftp://ftp.rug.nl/contrib/frank/software/linux/yodl/
Kind regards,
Frank B. Brokken
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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On Wed, Jul 26, 2006 at 03:38:27PM +0300, George Danchev wrote:
> We need the 2.x version of yodl packaged for (at least) three packages -
> bobcat (already in the official debian archive), stealth, and bisonc++
> (see -mentors repository). Would you please package it or let us know if you
> are out of time (well reasonable timeframe this to happend could be about a
> month or so) so we can try to prepare the new package which you might want to
> review and sponsor for us. Thanks for you support.
My humblest apologies for my delay in doing this. I've just uploaded
yodl 2.01.03-1 to unstable; let me know if you still have problems.
I'm glad to hear that somebody is taking care of stealth; I know Frank
was interested in getting that into Debian.
Cheers,
--
Colin Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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