Umm...my reading of the above makes me think this is more
troublesome than helpful.
Hi Again,
Contrary to open source culture I cannot do this myself. But, I
disagree that this is a bad idea. :-) The very idea of having this
sort of
bundle packages is
* like a Linux distribution, Fink could not come with single
packages, but
also with "tested" combinations useful for many systems. The idea is
PRECISELY to avoid dependency problems, and make a selection of
useful
packages based on best practice. Installing a stable "bundle"
will give
no compilation errors or dependency problems, in the best of all
worlds.
* like a Linux distribution, most users have no time to select and
learn
exactly what are the dependencies of certain packages etc. For
us, it
is much easier to just install a pre-selected bunch of packages
"known
to work".
For such bundles, there could be maintainers: preferrably system
groups at some univerrsity etc could absorb such a responsibility.
For this I suggest to open a "Fink Foundation" which awards such
system administrators with a some funds to replace portion of their
salary. Maybe Apple will donate? :-) This could become a network of
university system admins or such like.
Best Wishes,
Johan Glimming
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