Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:30:11 +0200 From: Remko Lodder <remko@FreeBSD.org> To: David Southwell <david@vizion2000.net> Cc: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: portupgrade to Perl 5.10.0 ?? Message-ID: <4877D0E3.4000303@FreeBSD.org> In-Reply-To: <200807111449.55648.david@vizion2000.net> References: <200807100340.38399.david@vizion2000.net> <200807111403.11021.david@vizion2000.net> <4877CA51.1060001@FreeBSD.org> <200807111449.55648.david@vizion2000.net>
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David Southwell wrote: > 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 And I told that you are entitled to do so, but your 'between the lines' stated more then just a question, which I ofcourse can understand. You have had your reply: I think work is underway, we do not know when it's available, but it will be as soon as possible. Thanks, remko -- /"\ Best regards, | remko@FreeBSD.org \ / Remko Lodder | remko@EFnet X http://www.evilcoder.org/ | / \ ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Against HTML Mail and News
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