Re: permissions of files in dist tarball

[Ralf Wildenhues]

Hi Jim,

* Jim Meyering wrote on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 09:15:45PM CET:
> Considering that that text is at least 10 years old, I think
> we can say with confidence that the reason for it (that then-old
> version of tar) is no longer relevant.  I would like to update
> that part of the GNU Coding Standards.

Fine with me, FWIW.

> Can anyone think of a reason *not* to revise the GCS to allow
> or even recommend using more safety-conscious permissions?

Are you thinking of 755?  As just an example, see this thread
<http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.sysutils.autoconf.general/12364>
for somebody who would probably prefer more permissive bits by default.

Thanks,
Ralf