Re: [ANNOUNCE] Updated Packages Released.
>>>> "SY" == Steve Youngs
<youngs(a)xemacs.org> writes:
SY> |--==> "R" == rendhalver <rendhalver(a)xemacs.org> writes:
Ville> <rant> I'd appreciate reports about anticipated problems
SY> This is probably my fault for not keeping a closer eye on things.
SY> Ville, Rendhalver, please accept my apologies. But in hindsight, I
SY> think the only thing I would have done differently would have been a
SY> longer lead-in time from Pre-Release to Release.
its cool dude
on this note i am going to finish my increnental release script
and then we can do individual releases for packages instead of waiting
till all the packages in pre-release are stable enough
on a related note
whats the status on the bug-report database ??
having that up and running will be helpful for package testing
Stephen> They weren't anticipated.
SY> I haven't read c.e.x for quite some time, are many FAQs coming in
SY> about this package split? I'd imagine not.
R> well as a general rule i put a note in my announce email's about
R> major changes to the packages so people who are on announce will find
R> out if there is anything the need to do to make those new packages
R> work, if thats not enough we might need to hack the package index to
R> include those messages, i assume it would be possible to stick a
R> message at the top of the pui buffer ? we could then add functionality
R> to alow me to include a message about drastic changes to the packages
SY> Sounds like a pretty good idea.
R> i WILL need some help doing this if thats what we want to do
SY> Yep. Nothing that copious amounts of beer and pizza couldn't fix. :-)
i will provide the net access :)
Ville> with packages earlier in the process, preferably before
Ville> they're released. </rant>
R> i will second your rant
SY> Noted. I'll try to keep a closer eye on things.
thanks dude
R> please people we are new at this and if we do something that
R> you dont like please tell us and we can discuss it
SY> And don't forget that I'm always available via email, ICQ, phone, or
SY> in person to help you with any package issues.
i know dude thanks
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