Re: Porting apps...

[Eric Kidd <eric kidd pobox com>]

At 8:09 PM -0400 7/31/98, Keith Wright wrote:
>Remember to use conditional compilation, so it can easily be compiled
>either the old way or the Gnome way.  Say No to futile forking!

Yeah, and don't *ever* port something without the original author's
permission (unless the author hasn't been heard from in ages or has
otherwise dropped off the net). Splitting a project is majorly rude, and
will make you a whole *bunch* of enemies.

That said, if you ask permission and provide a plausible way to avoid a
fork, many authors will approve. Alternatively, if the changes are really
small and don't mess up a program, people generally won't mind.

Remember, 'tis better to add standard session management to a non-Gnome app
than it is to start a monster flame war.

Cheers,
Eric