On 3.3.2010 11.23, Nirbheek Chauhan wrote: > 2010/3/3 Tomáš Chvátal <scarab...@gentoo.org>: >>>> Removing eclass functions like this is not allowed by current policy. If >>>> you want to do it, you should discuss about changing policy. >>> >>> ?! >>> >>> since when? >>> >> Since ever. >> If you change eclass abi you need to rename it. >> > > I think you can *add* functions and variables to eclasses, you can > change *how* a function works internally, you can *fix* problems with > functions (which would technically result in a change in API). I don't > think it has ever been as strict as, say, the kernel ABI interface. >
Yes, eclasses go along the same lines as shared libraries, which is probably what Tomáš meant any way. Regards, Petteri