So far, there have been multiple conversations about how to finish the ap_r* patch, but nothing has come of it. I have a series of patches I REALLY want to apply, but there is some disagreement on the best way to proceed. There are basically two options for how we proceed. 1) Fix OLD_WRITE_FILTER so that it uses the ap_f* functions. 2) Remove OLD_WRITE_FILTER, and replace the ap_r* functions with macros that map to ap_f*. Each model has advantages and disadvantages that have been covered in great depth. I will cover them again if anybody would like me to (as impartially as I can). We have heard from Greg, OtherBill, and myself, and have two votes for #2, and one for #1. Would some other people review this and please send opinions/votes. As I see it we are in a stalemate, which doesn't do any of us any good. I have a couple of ideas as to how to break the stalemate. This message is the first. If this doesn't work, then I would suggest that we come up with some objective measurements, such as performance, and make the decision based on those measurements. Ryan _______________________________________________________________________________ Ryan Bloom [EMAIL PROTECTED] 406 29th St. San Francisco, CA 94131 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
