While this case was approved, with the idea that these utilities would be replaced by integrating the GNU plotutils suite, I'd like to change direction somewhat.

Specifically, it seems that /contrib is a superior delivery mechanism for these tools. I don't believe that there is a compelling need for plot and company to be part of the ON or SFW consolidations.

This is also in keeping with the new trend to rely more heavily on integrations in /contrib, and reduce the components that are part of the "supported" foundation of Solaris.

So, I'd like to handle this as an update to this case; GNU plotutils will be delivered into /contrib, and is *not* a pre-requisite to removing the ancient libplot, graph, and spline utilities from Solaris.

If anyone objects to this, please do so before Wednesday's meeting; if we need to open a new fast-track or reopen this case, we can do that, although I don't think that is particularly necessary.

    - Garrett

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