> Currently, there is no possible way to build an > opensolaris distribution without including the > closed-source libc_i18n.a. What this means is that a > traditional distribution is entirely out of the > question. This is entirely unacceptable for a project > which wishes to call itself "Open Source". > > I propose that a project be started seeking to > re-implement all necessary functions locked up behind > that binary. > > I've done a rudimentary count of the work required, > and from what I can tell there's a small number ( 100 > - 200 ) utility functions ( wcwidth() for example) > that need a rewrite. > > I would prefer if this project be attached to the > name of "closed-reimplementation " or something > similar, due to the fact that the primary focus at > first will be to remove libc_i18n.a, and that must be > integrated without delay, but ultimately I'd like for > closed bins to disappear completely.
+1, except that the project should be one that is for all items listed on the no_source page. Also, the name could be something practical such as "Project No Source" :) It would be great to have a community project that is solely focused on re-implementing "the missing pieces." -Shawn This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list opensolaris-discuss@opensolaris.org
