#2134: Fontconfig-2.4.1 ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Reporter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Owner: [email protected] Type: task | Status: new Priority: normal | Milestone: 6.2 Component: BOOK | Version: SVN Severity: normal | Resolution: Keywords: | ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Changes (by [EMAIL PROTECTED]):
* summary: Fontconfig-2.4.0 => Fontconfig-2.4.1 Comment: Version increment to 2.4.1 I would prefer to postpone this update until after BLFS-6.2 is released. Following are some thoughts: 1. This new version 2.4.1 is a big-time bug-fix for 2.4.0 where existing functionality from previous versions was left out. Therefore, 2.4.0 was not a good release. As much as I like Keith Packard's work, it appears that this version may also present some *hidden* bumps. We just simply don't know, and don't really have the time for exhaustive testing. 2. As Dan mentioned, it is an entirely new way of life for setting up fonts. I think changing it right before release could be confusing, and/or difficult to maintain (field support questions) as there could be a learning curve Editors don't have time for. 3. As best as I can tell, 2.3.x works as designed and is not difficult to configure. The only time folks have experienced difficulty with configuring fontconfig is if they didn't follow the instructions. Of course, if it can be shown that there is so much improved functionality in the 2.4.x series, then we can reconsider, but right now I'm going on "many improvements". I would prefer we be a bit more technical in presenting the improvements to the community and a decision then be made. -- Ticket URL: <http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/ticket/2134> BLFS Trac <http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs> Beyond Linux From Scratch -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-book FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
