> I'd like to have a feel for how the 64-bit version of Cygwin will
> impact package maintainers.
> 
> So, I'd appreciate some discussion about this.
> 
> 1) Do you have a 64-bit version of Windows available?
> 
> 2) If no, would you be willing to install one?
> 
> 3) Are you willing to download the current 64-bit Cygwin and start porting
> your stuff, knowing that there are still bugs?
> 
> 4) Or, would you rather wait for 64-bit to be completely stable before
> attempting anything?
> 
> 5) Does the existence of two different architectures make you think that
> it is time for you to stop offering the package?
> 
> 6) Would you be willing to have another person doing the 64-bit port for
> you?
> 
> 7) Are you ok with a 64-bit alpha release being made available which contains
> your packages built by someone else?

(1) Yes
(2) N/A
(3) Yes, although I don't have a lot of time for it at present.
(4) No
(5) No
(6) Yes
(7) Yes

I'm happy to build and support 32- and 64-bit versions of all of my packages.  I
just want the extra packaging work to be as little as possible.

Reply via email to