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Re: dubious logic in package 'uninstall' function
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Ben Abbott |
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Re: dubious logic in package 'uninstall' function |
Date: |
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:14:21 -0400 |
On May 16, 2012, at 5:01 PM, Sergei Steshenko wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Jordi GutiƩrrez Hermoso <address@hidden>
>> To: Sergei Steshenko <address@hidden>
>> Cc: "address@hidden" <address@hidden>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: dubious logic in package 'uninstall' function
>>
>> On 16 May 2012 16:49, Sergei Steshenko <address@hidden> wrote:
>>> I am trying to understand what is the intended functionality of
>> 'uninstall' function located in
>>
>> Then post to the maintainers' list.
>>
>> - Jordi G. H.
>
> No, I'll post here.
>
> I many times wrote here that Octave packaging system is broken. And I am
> presenting doubts and evidence _here_, so end users can see why, where and
> how it is broken.
>
> Maybe someone other than you will produce a practical reply.
>
> Regards,
> Sergei.
Sergei,
Octave is developed by volunteers. You are just as responsible for fixing bugs
and or short-comings as anyone else, and we'd welcome patches from you.
In my opinion, behaving like a troll is an ineffective approach to motivate
others to do something for you.
Ben