On Friday 11 July 2008 14:30:11 Remko Lodder wrote: > 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
Are there particular obstacles that have caused the delay? David _______________________________________________ freebsd-ports@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-ports To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
