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Re: octave-forge build rules for debian
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Rafael Laboissiere |
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Re: octave-forge build rules for debian |
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Tue, 8 Jul 2003 16:08:59 -0500 |
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Mutt/1.5.4i |
* John W. Eaton <address@hidden> [2003-07-08 15:50]:
> I don't see why the directories that have version numbers need to be
> changed. They are intended for files that belong to a specific
> version of Octave and the API for a specific version is fixed.
You are right.
> It might be useful to subdivide the version-independent directories
> using the API version. Certainly for the .oct files and perhaps even
> for the .m files as they may also be affected by changes in the
> interface for various built-in functions or even other .m files.
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> [...]
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> Good idea or too much additional complexity?
Yes, I think it is a good idea. IMO, we must have API-dependent paths. This
will make our lives as packagers of octave add-on programs much easier.
--
Rafael