Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:49:55 -0700 From: David Southwell <david@vizion2000.net> To: Remko Lodder <remko@freebsd.org> Cc: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: portupgrade to Perl 5.10.0 ?? Message-ID: <200807111449.55648.david@vizion2000.net> In-Reply-To: <4877CA51.1060001@FreeBSD.org> References: <200807100340.38399.david@vizion2000.net> <200807111403.11021.david@vizion2000.net> <4877CA51.1060001@FreeBSD.org>
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On Friday 11 July 2008 14:02:09 Remko Lodder wrote: > David Southwell wrote: > > On Friday 11 July 2008 11:53:50 you wrote: > >> David Southwell wrote: > >>> If we had to argue for every port on these terms everyone would spend > >>> their time arguing and we would have none atall. > >>> > >>> It is not as though Perl is an obscure bit of buggy code that none > >>> uses. > >>> > >>> If there is a request then simply a response to your last question is > >>> needed. > >>> > >>> Enough > >>> > >>> david. > >> > >> So, when can I expect your updated work on the port, build all > >> dependencies to make sure they keep on working etc? I understand that we > >> want to have this as soon as possible, but also do keep in mind that we > >> would like to make sure as much as possible that the code can actually > >> work. I am not aware of the reason for this taking longer then some of > >> you expect. But I am sure that there is a reason. It all remains > >> volunteer work and people might choose to do different things then > >> satisfy your specific need. Not that I am saying we shouldnt do it, but > >> I am stating that there is more then just your wish. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> remko > > > > This started because I asked a simple question. Is there a possibility of > > getting perl 5.10.0 and when. I did not expect the third degree > > <chuckles> > > > > Admittedly I am curious why it is taking six months when most ports do > > not take that long - but curiosity does not imply personal antagonism, > > criticsm or sarcasm. > > Thanks > > > > david > > It also doesn't imply that you can "demand" that people import 5.10.0 > because you want it, need it or whatever. It does mean that probably > work is underway but that it stalled or something for a reason. > > "thanks" > remko I have hear no demand from anyone only reasonable curiosity following six months delay. It is: 1. reasonable to ask when 2. Courteous to give a reply. David David
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