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 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] > For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
