On Jan 13, 2012, at 11:14 PM, Henrik Johansen wrote: > > On Jan 13, 2012, at 9:44 30PM, Stéphane Ducasse wrote: > >> >>> (but have a backwards-compatible external package) >> >> I think that it will be difficult enough to swap the two events notification >> systems >> and that we will not make a backward compatible package. I think that for >> migrating the few users will just have to >> register to the new one. Now give me 10 full time engineers and we do it. >> At the end of the day, we should do some reality checks and put resources on >> the right items. >> >> Stef > > I'm talking of existing external users of the SystemChangeNotifier, like > (assumption on my part) OCompletion, OB, Coral and others. > Implementing a backwards-compatible protocol as one of the steps shouldn't be > too hard, is probably needed to keep the system running while swapping out > the existing one anyways, and will ease migration of the external packages by > keeping them loadable with the backwards-compat package in in image. > > To avoid another rant of getting legs kicked out from under one as part of an > upgrade, and provide a generally pleasant upgrade experience for everyone, I > think it is crucial.
I know now this is a question of energy/time. > If I can make it in May, I'll work on it. Thanks > > Cheers, > Henry
