On Friday, 7 November 2014 at 05:33:11 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
Because it's beyond the scope of the project. I will not distribute any precompiled C binaries with any Derelict packages. Even if I had copious amounts of free time and a room full of computers running multiple operating systems, I wouldn't do it. When the documentation is complete, Derelict users will have all the information they need to go out and get their hands on the libraries they need. Beyond that, they are on their own.
Ok, you are right not to distribute any binaries. Your project has a precise scope and covers many different packages. It is coherent "as is".
Guys like me and Laeeth should organize around your work to deliver a smooth experience when possible. E.g. provide dlls through separate means for windows like Ponce suggested.
Nevertheless I feel we should be told upfront about the implications of using your package in the context that you can't and won't deliver dependencies like others do. By upfront I mean in an explicit way, limit as a warning.
Sincerely, olivier
