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Subject: Re: RFC: svn for make fetch
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Thomas Sandford wrote:
> If it were just one port and/or just a port maintainers tool I'd agree.
> But this is something that affects MULTIPLE ports.

You still seem to be advocating the idea of making this a mechanism
for users, in spite of the fact that numerous people have said that
idea is not likely to ever be approved. Given the universe where this
feature is only used by maintainers, a tool script is a good solution.


Doug

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