On 8/26/2012 2:37 AM, Michael Haberler wrote: > interesting - I wasnt aware of that, it would be very elegant and faster than > a bash loop with a timer > > unfortunately this means an extra package dependency, inotify-tools: > > $ apt-cache search inotifywait > inotify-tools - command-line programs providing a simple interface to > inotify > > I'm unsure whether it's wise to inject a new dependency for such a > fundamental script - if the consensus is a loud "yes", ok - otherwise, rather > not. I can already hear "there, Haberler broke LinuxCNC AGAIN!" ;) > > - Michael >
I have no position on inotify, other than to thank Gene for calling it to attention. As for concern about new dependencies, there are two parts to the problem. Satisfying the dependency is the trivial part in any OS that offers a decent-sized repository. Look at how much gets pulled into a fresh Ubuntu installation now when one tries to build LinuxCNC from source. Making sure the package is really necessary is harder. One version of Occam's Razor states "entities shall not multiply without necessity". I think it applies to LinuxCNC. Regards, Kent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
