----- Rodolfo García Peñas <[email protected]> a écrit :
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2012, Christophe escribió:
> 
> > Hello,
> > 
> > Following feedback from Rodolfo and Carlos, I propose a new version of the 
> > patch. I have split the previous patches into smaller, clearer ones trying 
> > to have explicit messages on the why and hows for each of them.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Christophe.
> 
> Hi Christophe,
> 
> first, I didn't check all your patches, but I have two questions (for you, 
> and for the list):
> 
> 1. Why the changes are in WINGs? Probably is a good idea, but I am not sure. 
> Probably more people can give us more info about if the changes should 
> include WINGs. Adding things to WINGs creates new symbols,....

This choice was actually the result of a long reflection...
I reminded that wmaker was actually not the only program to access the menus, 
but WPrefs.app also does! So I considered making this code available to both. 
After some research to look for actual shared libs (and not willing to create a 
new lib just for that purpose), the only place left was in WINGs; and 
considering this: "[WINGs]'s primary role is to support Window Maker. All other 
uses of it are just an added bonus" I felt it was a decent choice.


> 2. In the patch number 1, you add the file header with the typical "Alberto 
> Kojima" copyright, but in the patch 4 or 5, you remove it and include your 
> name. IMO, the copyright should be added, but not removed, but probably we 
> should create a rule about this headers. Something like add the copyright to 
> "Window Maker Devel Team", update all files, and use the AUTHORS file.


As path 1 keeps the original code, it'd be daring to change ownership; however 
in patch 5 the code is completely changed (despite git trying hard to find 
common lines), so it would be false to claim copyright to someone else and I 
updated the copyright to have something at least valid.

Your "WindowMaker Dev Team" idea sounds good but I doubt lawyers would like it 
as in many countries it needs to be either one identified person, a 
_registered_ company or a _registered_ foundation.

I did not think about updating AUTHORS either, but it looks a bit outdated, and 
I'd tease a bit by saying that you're not even in it, which is not really right 
considering the work you're doing here too!


> I will continue with the checking later. I would like to read all patches 
> before send the comments.
> 
> Thanks for your great work. Now is more easy.
> 
> kix
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