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Re: [PATCH] modules/error: depend on progname module
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Sven Verdoolaege |
Subject: |
Re: [PATCH] modules/error: depend on progname module |
Date: |
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:54:40 +0100 |
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Mutt/1.5.10i |
On Wed, Dec 27, 2006 at 09:24:01PM -0700, Eric Blake wrote:
> According to address@hidden on 12/27/2006 2:16 AM:
> > From: Sven Verdoolaege <address@hidden>
> > The error function uses program_name, which is defined in the progname
> > module.
>
> Thanks for the patch; however, the current state of things in this area is
> intentional. error is LGPL, whereas progname is GPL. RMS does not want
> additional baggage accompanying the error module, so an LGPL user must
> provide their own replacement program_name, and a GPL user should manually
> be using the progname module.
I see. Is this documented somewhere ?
If so, then sorry that I didn't notice and if not, then maybe you should.
Thanks,
skimo