Re: a nitpicky reading of policy
Branden Robinson <branden@ecn.purdue.edu> writes:
> > So, I propose the following compromise:
> >
> > * Downgrade xfree86-common and xlib6g from standard to optional; AND
> > * Modify section 5.8 to say that creating X and non-X versions of a
> > package is permissible *ONLY* if the non-X version qualifies for
> > standard priority. The X-dependent component can have optional or
> > extra priority.
On Fri, Dec 03, 1999 at 12:08:07PM +0100, Falk Hueffner wrote:
> I think this is a good idea (as long as not too many extra packages
> pop up because of this.)
I can see some merit to this, but I think the issue is that the
X version fails to provide all the functionality of the non-X
version.
[This is the case for vim, if I recall correctly. Are there any
other examples where we have x and non-x versions?]
> > On a completely different subject, I'm not so sure that TeX and LaTeX
> > should really be standard. [reasons snipped]
LaTex, I agree. TeX, maybe -- I'd like to see your reasons.
--
Raul
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