Re: Source code, git and cvs

[Eli Zaretskii]

> Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:47:32 +0000
> From: uzibalqa <uzibalqa@proton.me>
> Cc: help-gnu-emacs@gnu.org
> 
> ------- Original Message -------
> On Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 3:36 AM, Eli Zaretskii <eliz@gnu.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> > > Can this detail be included in README ? Because currently README only
> > > describes INSTALL.
> > 
> > 
> > INSTALL itself already includes that information:
> > 
> > For information about building from a Git checkout (rather than an
> > Emacs release), read the INSTALL.REPO file first.
> 
> I do not like the idea that information is stored deeper and deeper
> in hierarchy.  They are two separate things and should be mentioned 
> in the README.  Not having to read about where to find information 
> about installing from the repo using the file intended to show how 
> to install from the tarball.
> 
> Do not make it difficult for users to get to the basic information 
> they need.

I think it makes it easier, because INSTALL is a definitely a file
people who want to install will read, whereas README is a more
general-purpose file which doesn't necessarily need to say anything
about installation.

> README should describe both immediately at the start.  Not just about
> installing from the tarball.

We clearly disagree.