On 6/21/15 5:09 PM, sebb wrote:
> I wonder whether the current directory layout is the most convenient.
>
> At present, binaries and source are held in separate areas, and all
> versions of each type are combined.
>
> I think it might simplify matters to use a single directory per
> version, with both source and binary together.
>
> The current arrangement makes it a bit awkward when uploading the
> files, as the different files have to be moved into the appropriate
> folders. It also makes it awkward to delete obsolete versions, and
> harder to rename files from the dist/dev to the dist/release area.
> It's also a bit more awkard when checking releases, as two directorie
> have to be downloaded.
>
> Changing the mirror layout would not affect people using the download pages.
> It would look a bit different for users who browse the mirror folders,
> but this will be a small minority of users, and it's pretty easy to
> distinguish the source archives from the binary ones.
>
> Thoughts?

-0
Would break some scripts I have and might break some things others
use to grab distributions.  On the other hand, if others are really
in favor of the change, I will adjust my scripts to comply and
anyone else depending on the current layout will have to change
similarly.

Phil
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