On Wed, 29 Dec 2004, Michael G Schwern wrote:
At least when *I* try to access Google with a browser I don't see such a link.
I do see such a link but its possible Google is showing you a different page because you're coming from .il.
yes, that might be the case.
This brings me to the question, or two:
Should any of the module installation processes access web sites ? If yes, is that OK to that without asking the user first ?
If the implication here is that there's some sort of security or politeness issue, its perfectly ok. A GET isn't going to hurt you.
me not. but I am not the only one here.
Should it be a public site such as Google that can change and cause the tests fail or should it be a private site or at least a more static one. (E.g www.cpan.org ?)
Static is better where static is needed. cpan.org is a good suggestion. If the author has reliable hosting available putting up their own page is good, too. Shipping the code with a small HTTP daemon is even better.
I should have say stable (that does not change much or you are in control) as that what I meant.
Gabor
