From owner-freebsd-ports@FreeBSD.ORG Fri Jul 11 21:30:16 2008 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 545621065677 for ; Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:30:16 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from remko@FreeBSD.org) Received: from websrv01.jr-hosting.nl (websrv01.jr-hosting.nl [78.47.69.233]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 20C338FC0A for ; Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:30:16 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from remko@FreeBSD.org) Received: from adslgebruiker.xs4all.nl ([195.64.94.120] helo=axantucar.local) by websrv01.jr-hosting.nl with esmtpsa (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.69 (FreeBSD)) (envelope-from ) id 1KHQBy-000HTf-PD; Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:30:14 +0200 Message-ID: <4877D0E3.4000303@FreeBSD.org> Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:30:11 +0200 From: Remko Lodder User-Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 (Macintosh/20080421) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: David Southwell References: <200807100340.38399.david@vizion2000.net> <200807111403.11021.david@vizion2000.net> <4877CA51.1060001@FreeBSD.org> <200807111449.55648.david@vizion2000.net> In-Reply-To: <200807111449.55648.david@vizion2000.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Cc: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org Subject: Re: portupgrade to Perl 5.10.0 ?? X-BeenThere: freebsd-ports@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: Porting software to FreeBSD List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:30:16 -0000 David Southwell wrote: > On Friday 11 July 2008 14:02:09 Remko Lodder wrote: >> David Southwell wrote: >>> On Friday 11 July 2008 11:53:50 you wrote: >>>> David Southwell wrote: >>>>> If we had to argue for every port on these terms everyone would spend >>>>> their time arguing and we would have none atall. >>>>> >>>>> It is not as though Perl is an obscure bit of buggy code that none >>>>> uses. >>>>> >>>>> If there is a request then simply a response to your last question is >>>>> needed. >>>>> >>>>> Enough >>>>> >>>>> david. >>>> So, when can I expect your updated work on the port, build all >>>> dependencies to make sure they keep on working etc? I understand that we >>>> want to have this as soon as possible, but also do keep in mind that we >>>> would like to make sure as much as possible that the code can actually >>>> work. I am not aware of the reason for this taking longer then some of >>>> you expect. But I am sure that there is a reason. It all remains >>>> volunteer work and people might choose to do different things then >>>> satisfy your specific need. Not that I am saying we shouldnt do it, but >>>> I am stating that there is more then just your wish. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> remko >>> This started because I asked a simple question. Is there a possibility of >>> getting perl 5.10.0 and when. I did not expect the third degree >>> >>> >>> Admittedly I am curious why it is taking six months when most ports do >>> not take that long - but curiosity does not imply personal antagonism, >>> criticsm or sarcasm. >>> Thanks >>> >>> david >> It also doesn't imply that you can "demand" that people import 5.10.0 >> because you want it, need it or whatever. It does mean that probably >> work is underway but that it stalled or something for a reason. >> >> "thanks" >> remko > > I have hear no demand from anyone only reasonable curiosity following six > months delay. It is: > 1. reasonable to ask when > 2. Courteous to give a reply. > > David > > David And I told that you are entitled to do so, but your 'between the lines' stated more then just a question, which I ofcourse can understand. You have had your reply: I think work is underway, we do not know when it's available, but it will be as soon as possible. Thanks, remko -- /"\ Best regards, | remko@FreeBSD.org \ / Remko Lodder | remko@EFnet X http://www.evilcoder.org/ | / \ ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Against HTML Mail and News