On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:01:11 -0800, Stewart Stremler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Most of the "no dependency" situations seem to be "let's install > everything", just in case. I find it philosophically objectionable > to _rely_ on that, as a developer, even if it may appear to be the > prudent course as a user.
Hear hear. If a dependency is optional, and I can't exercise my option, then something is wrong. > Why did they not ship the libraries with the product, or make them > available to you? A good question. I think I'll ask. If you were running an open source project, would you host the dependencies on your site? Or what would you do? > Those who choose to avoid the ruts get a bumpier ride. It's worth it. -todd -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
