>> For those without the read-only flag, the specification should >> explicitly say what manipulation is allowed. > > Since a distribution isn't really "mutable", I would think that > uninstallation and reinstallation would be the only manipulation > available. (As distinct from inspection, verification, and other > read-only activities.)
Sure, but what is precisely the semantics of uninstallation, in terms of changes to the system state? I think any model where uninstallation is merely the removal of files is too limited to be practical. Regards, Martin _______________________________________________ Python-Dev mailing list Python-Dev@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev Unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/python-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com
