On Tue, Jul 30, 2002 at 12:16:16PM +0200, Elizabeth Mattijsen wrote: > What is the policy with regards to obsolete modules on CPAN? > > I just realised there are several versions of modules that I uploaded to > CPAN still available e.g. through search.CPAN.org, at least with the > CHANGELOG and the README. > > Would it make sense to upload a non-functioning, higher versioned dummy > module? E.g. a "threads::farm" version 0.02, telling you to use > "Thread::Pool" instead?
There is no hard and fast rule with regard to deprecated and obsolete modules on CPAN. However, whenever modules change authors I often ask the former author to upload one last version with a note in the POD and the README explaining that the module authorship has changed hands, etc. It's a courtesy that is too often overlooked and one that should be done far more frequently. e.
