Re: Anybody needing the RPM specs in the Git repository?

[Frank Crawford]

Eric,

On Sun, 2023-11-19 at 12:42 +0100, EricZolf wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm especially looking at Frank, but perhaps some SuSE packager is
> here, 
> or anybody else with specific needs.
> 
My opinion is that they are a bit of a waste, as almost no one will use
them.

> As I modernize the build system for rdiff-backup, using
> pyproject.toml 
> and getting rid of direct calls to setup.py [1], I'd need to touch as
> well the RPM spec template files _OR_ completely remove them [2].
> 
> And when I write that "I'd need to touch", I actually mean that I
> would 
> need someone to do it for me, because I have barely a clue.
> 
That bit is easy, I am currently updating the Fedora/EPEL spec file, so
I can easily update the one in your repo, if you are keeping them.

> But first step is to clarify if anybody is (still) using the spec
> files 
> from the repo. If nobody complains, I'll remove them.
> 
No complaints from me.

> Thanks, Eric
> 
> [1] https://blog.ganssle.io/articles/2021/10/setup-py-deprecated.html
> [2] 
> https://github.com/rdiff-backup/rdiff-backup/tree/ericzolf-remove-
> setup-py/tools
> 
Regards
Frank