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On Thu 28 Jan 2010 at 13:37:06 PST Doug Barton wrote:
>
>Any time you send someone a patch for any reason that deletes an 
>existing file it is worthwhile to call the person's attention to this 
>fact.
>
>When you submit a port/update that ADDS a file it is definitely
>worthwhile to mention this as well.

Good advice that should be added to the porter's handbook.