[Gnu-arch-users] Re: tla file-locking (good idea or bad idea?)

[Stig Brautaset]

Hi,

On Jan 20 2004, Jeremy wrote:
> I would like to add file-locking to tla. 
...
> Here's why this could be useful -- We have an autobuilder that can
> check out a project, build the .debs, and upload the packages and
> source to our local 'debian' repository. When the autobuilder checks
> out a package, it automatically generates a new debian/changelog entry
> in its local copy before it starts the build. If the build is
> successful, it will commit the debian/changelog. If the build fails,
> then it will send an email, and leave the debian/changelog alone.

How about the autobuilder committing to its own archive/branch?

Stig
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