Re: https://marc.info/?l=openbsd-ports&m=169790467230751&w=2
In regards to the linked 7.4 release discussion on the ports mailing list; it looks like the heavy lifting was done with corrective patches provided to the maintainer. The submitters built their own upgrade and reported the exit full screen crash was fixed. I believe the submitters were respecting the maintainers ownership and they did not submit patches. In the interim, the maintainer just said "OK" and current entered a "disruptive" phase. I have a vested interest in fixing the package in stable and going forward. I'm willing to submit an upgrade patch if it does not step on anyone's ego. I'm running stable only but can install current on an old machine. Questions: Would a patch generated in stable be enough or does the project want patches for both stable/current? I'm guessing ports should not be affected by the disruptive phase in base. If a current patch is needed will there be any issues? I'm wondering if maintenance going forward would be simplified by using either Debian patched source or possibly link the more minimal and likely more up-to-date Arch linux patches? Thanks -- J. Scott Heppler
