Re: [PATCH 1/2] tests: make test runner a script, not a shell function

[Ralf Wildenhues]

* Jim Meyering wrote on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:29:50PM CEST:
> Ralf Wildenhues wrote:
> > One thing I've regularly done with new code that is not 100% backward
> > compatible is have a new Automake option for them.  That is exactly why
> > there is a 'parallel-tests': it is not fully compatible with the simple
> > test driver, and requires work on behalf of developers using Automake.
> 
> Your call, but don't do it for me.
> For things I maintain it'll be quick and easy to fix.

OK.

So, another thing to look out for, for Stefano: will the driver remain
compatible to the current parallel-tests one, and if not, is it possible
to have a compatible one (without too much maintenance effort
duplication)?  No need to go the effort right away.

I hope that we do not have to maintain four or more such drivers.  Two
is already more than nice for maintenance (and has caused sync issues
already).  But maybe we can keep issues so small that we can deal with
them in a NEWS entry after all.

Cheers,
Ralf