> 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
* Is it possible (or is there precedent) to have a _commitment_ to deliver this (or anything) in /contrib? * If so, could whoever commits them to /contrib incorporate some notes as to (in)compatibilities with the old versions? I think that might reasonably serve to address any undiscovered usage of the old commands, allowing people to transition to their replacements more easily. -- This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-arc mailing list [email protected]
