On 01/12/2014 09:12 AM, Charles Steinkuehler wrote:
> I've been pushing and pulling various branches around github, and 
> actually *READ* the top-level README file that github helpfully
> throws up on the front page of each repository.  It seems like a
> few changes might be desired for the upcoming 2.6 branch:
> 
> "THE AUTHORS OF THIS LIBRARY ..."
> 
> IMHO LinuxCNC is substantially more than a library, perhaps
> SOFTWARE would be better?
> 
> " Mission Statement <snip>
> 
> 2)  Reduce complexity by eliminating support for platforms other
> than Linux on x86, with either RTAI or RTLinux for realtime.
> (DONE) "
> 
> ...I guess now I know why the ubc code is taking so long to make it
> into mainline!  ;-)
> 
> Actually all of the Mission Statements are flagged as either (DONE)
> or (mostly DONE).  Seems like it's time for some new goals!

As you point out, the README obviously hasnt been maintained much...

I'd accept a patch that modernizes it to what a top-level README
probably should be: a paragraph or two about what the software does,
how to build it and get started quick, how to find the user and
developer communities, and links to the docs.  ;-)



-- 
Sebastian Kuzminsky

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