Bogdan wrote: > Hi, > > Let me address your concerns in order. > > 1. Developer focus. As you've suggested later in the post, I could > prepare the package myself. > > 2. User perception. I think you are not only underestimating your target > audience but also grossly exaggerating the difficulty of this task; if > anything, it should make their lives easier, not more difficult. First > of all, they are Windows users and thus should know how to use an > installer. Secondly, I'm pretty certain people who are interested in > using numerical analysis software are capable of pulling though. > > Recently, hooks were added to mingw-get so that its GUI wrapper can list > packages in a similar fashion to Cygwin. For people who prefer to use > mingw-get directly, there is documentation on it on MinGW's website. > Octave-Forge could also provide the command line required just in case > anyone is interested. > > 3. Intended gain. I think it's the other way around. If it makes almost > no difference for the vast majority of users, why not also make the > lives of MinGW users easier? (Also consider point 2 when answering > this.) Let me explain the difference it would make by taking my example. > I use the MinGW environment for software development and use Octave > because it helps me develop and analyse complex algorithms. That means I > always need to keep two MSYS sessions open. > > Let me know whether the above arguments have persuaded you so we can > decide what the best course of action is (there is a bit more to talk > about if I have succeeded).
No they quite haven't, but that doesn't matter :-) I'll let myself be convinced by what comes out of it, rather than by endless discussions. I gave my opinion, enough said, now I shut up. But you did convince me of your determination; very well, may I suggest to give it a try. This is a volunteer project after all, I wasn't intending to oppose people who want to contribute. If you need info just post here. Philip ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Octave-dev mailing list Octave-dev@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/octave-dev
