notes are available at
https://github.com/hpcugent/easybuild/wiki/Conference-call-notes-20160831
On 30/08/16 15:56, Kenneth Hoste wrote:
Dear EasyBuilders,
The next EasyBuild conf call is planned for tomorrow, Wed Aug 31st
2016, at 5pm CET.
See also https://plus.google.com/events/cc7ls01idorl726i43l906qlg5o .
Topics I have in mind include:
* discussion of proposal for deprecating old/inactive toolchains
* which toolchains/versions + motivation
* procedure: archiving of easyconfigs + clear warning on use
* installing X11 stack as a single module
* via 'bundle of components':
https://github.com/hpcugent/easybuild-easyconfigs/pull/3440
* via jhbuild:
https://github.com/hpcugent/easybuild-easyconfigs/pull/3463
* pros & cons for both approaches
* proposal by Ward to drop Tk from list of dependencies for Python by
default
* since it requires the whole X11 stack underneath, cause a whole
bunch headaches
* cfr. other projects like Homebrew
* how much impact would this have, due to lack of tcltk support in
Python?
* is providing a separate easyconfig for Python with Tk
sufficient, or do we need something better?
* Q&A
I think we have a pretty full agenda this time, so there may not be a
lot of time for additional topics.
However, suggestions are always welcome!
Please let me know if you're planning to attend.
More information about the EasyBuild conf calls is available at
https://github.com/hpcugent/easybuild/wiki/Conference-calls .
regards,
Kenneth
