Re: [RFC] Moving ltmain.sh and libtool.m4 into Automake

[Gary V. Vaughan]

Hello Mr. Strike,

On Oct 18, 2012, at 7:16 PM, NightStrike <address@hidden> wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Gary V. Vaughan <address@hidden> wrote:
>> Thanks to everyone for your feedback.  Much appreciated.
>> 
>> It seems that merging libtool into Automake would be an unpopular move all
>> around, with significant downsides for users, so I no longer plan to do
>> that... unless there is a still strong technical argument supporting it that
>> I've yet to hear.
> 
> One guy and one day isn't really all around.  You should solicit a bit
> more feedback (unless there's a bunch of messages that aren't cross
> posted to the automake list, so I missed them..)
> 
> I, for one, think it's a great idea.

When the guy currently in charge of Automake says "no", that really does
mean no. And, his argument is good in any case, so I'm inclined to agree,
at least for now.

However, that doesn't mean we're not happy to hear the technical argument
in support of moving libtool inside Automake.  I won't be tackling the actual
implementation of the split for at least a few more weeks, so you still have
time to talk us around ;)

Cheers,
-- 
Gary V. Vaughan (gary AT gnu DOT org)