Re: [Opensync-devel] binary package build scripts

[Chris F. <cd...@fo...>]

On Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 10:25:16AM +0300, Juha Tuomala wrote:
> The problem in past was, that those non-HEAD packages
> killed the SCM checkout testing and was one among couple
> other reasons why this project stalled. There is plenty of
> people who *do* not want to see any more sand in the wheels.
> 
> If those packages are updated after *every* commit, then it
> serves its purpose and personally could join to hack that kind
> of system if can find time for it.

I would think that any 0.39 binary packages should follow HEAD
very closely.  I didn't mean to imply otherwise.  Binary packages
of experimental software is just to help users easily test.

So, practically speaking, are these binary packages being built?
If so, where?  If not, what can I do to help get those HEAD-following
packages built?  I ask because I'm a SVN follower, and I'm sure there's
lots of work already out there that doesn't need to be duplicated.


> As far as I know, plugin porting was not the issue that was
> holding 0.4 release but some structural parts that were not
> developed yet. From 0.2x and 0.3x we know, that it doesn't help
> much if it works all that 98% and then fails.
> 
> I don't want to dicourage you, but I'd like to hear some news from those
> who have been hacking the core components, is it somewhat finished
> or not? Core is that matters for 0.4 release, not the plugins.

I don't think we'll know whether the core is ready for release unless
all the plugins are ported and working.  If all the plugins are ported
and working, and end users are reporting success, is there any
reason not so release 0.4x?

Presumably, if users are testing the plugins, we'll find core issues
soon enough.  If the core people are willing to explain in some detail
what needs to be fixed, I might be able to take a stab at it.  I think
it is easier if there is an actual use case to debug than a theoretical
architecture issue, simply because I don't have the entire opensync
engine architecture in my head.  I fix things as I find them.


> Remember, central EU area just finished their vacation season and 
> people are up to their noses with regular jobs, freetime work comes
> once you clean up that pile from your work table... so give them 
> time to come back.

No pressure.  But if there is something I can do in the meantime
while they are busy, I would like to know.

- Chris