On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:41:49 -0800
Steve Langasek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> this fix as a zero-day NMU. But I wonder, do you still use this package?
> I was surprised when I fired up the program to see that it's based on XForms
> and found the UI painful, and there are a *lot* of compile-time warnings
> suggesting that the code is long unmaintained upstream. Should we consider
> removing it from the archive as obsolete?
Yes, we should. I tought about orphaning or removing it, but wanted to
try and find a new maintainer first. Bringing the package into
shape roughly might make this more easy.
I do not use it any longer. When I used it I found the GUI ugly, but
functional once I learned about its possibilities. On the other hand
that was many years ago and now there are many more alternatives with
regard to IMAP, PGP and keyboard shortcuts. And the standards about
usability and appearance might have raised, too. ;)
Proposal: I will RFA the package explaining it might be removed soon
and then ask debian-devel and remainders of the upstream mailinglist
if someone is willing to maintain it including large parts of upstream
work. Remove it if no rescuer appears in time to do an last upload
before the general freeze at latest.
Opinions anyone? Steve?
Regards
Florian
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