Subject: Re: To 0.7.9 or to not 0.7.9 (was Re: PATCH (4): Insert Symbol again.)
From: sam th (sam@bur-jud-118-039.rh.uchicago.edu)
Date: Wed Apr 12 2000 - 20:39:38 CDT
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On Wed, 12 Apr 2000, Robert Sievers wrote:
>
> Failing that, we do have a very real decision to make. Never before in the
> history of AbiWord has there been such a large discrepancy. Should we
> proceed forward with Insert Symbol on Linux only, make no mistake that we
> are setting a new precedent. This may be the right thing to do, but if so,
> we shouldn't make the decision lightly. It's hard to turn back once we
> start down this road.
>
> Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and Martin gets a big say. If I were a
> programmer, I could end the discussion with some well placed code. Since I
> cannot, my job is to shine the spotlight. If it is right to release
> without a Windows equivalent, so be it. I submit, however, that we
> shouldn't be cavalier about it.
I feel that I should point out that Linux is currently missing at least
one dialog, Insert Field. I don't think it is missing others, but I might
be wrong.
Addtionally, this problem can still be delayed a little while, as the
libpng bug, which we *under no circumstances* should ship 0.7.9 or
anything else with, is still there.
sam th
sytobinh@uchicago.edu
http://bur-jud-118-039.rh.uchicago.edu
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