[Xbyamp-develop] xbmp/yamp merge status

[Albert S. <my...@bt...>]

I have a couple of reasons, but I'll try to be brief - the user interface
contains a couple of proprietary elements which were used as place holders
(that is why Freestyle lib and its gfx aren't in the CVS).  This is being
addressed and will be ready in time for the 14th .

Theres the support issue, you say "simple don't support it", but for a media
player which wants to position itself as easy to use, I disagree.  I think
it is better that support is available when we release something into the
public domain, particularly when you have the possibility of integration
issues between two projects (fortunately, things are looking good).

Its plain not all of us agree with this so a compromise had to be made,
Frodo and I agreed that project will maintain up-to-date CVS builds
available from the 14th; at that point anyone can put a build together.
Only ten more days to go.

PS. I don't feel its about control, but on a personal angle, I prefer to
receive all my "presents" at Christmas, than in dribs and drabs throughout
the year.  Making people wait a little and anticipate the Xmas release will
make it a little more 'special' - just my personal opinion.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Troed Sångberg" <tr...@ap...>
To: "Albert Soler" <my...@bt...>
Cc: <xby...@li...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 5:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Xbyamp-develop] xbmp/yamp merge status


> On Wed, 4 Dec 2002, Albert Soler wrote:
>
> > I don't wish to get into a protracted debate so I'll sumarise by saying
that
> > this was a concession I asked Frodo to make if we merged both projects
(as
> > it turns out this happened a lot quicker, and it looked like a .62 build
of
>
> > In any case, after the 14th Dec the project reverts to daily updates to
the
> > CVS ala yamp.
>
> I see absolutely no reason for this to happen at a specific date, or why
> it can't happen now. Why did you ask Frodo for this?
>
> One of the reasons I choose to code for yamp instead of xbmp was that the
> authors behind xbmp didn't seem to care a bit about open sorce
> development. With the source in the CVS I don't see why you're withholding
> other parts - is it about _control_? Being the only ones able to put a
> binary together?
>
> Please explain, maybe you have rational reasons after all.
>
> /me - professional software developer
>
> --
>
> - I support the Palestinians, and so would you if you opened your eyes
>