Re: dynamic loading of libraries

[Roland Illig <roland illig gmx de>]

Pavel Tsekov wrote:
> On Wed, 15 Jun 2005, Roland Illig wrote:
> > what do we need dynamic loading for? It seems simpler to me to just link
> > to the libraries directly.
>
> There are external dependencies which are not vital for MC and it can
> function without them properly - for example the famous X11 mouse support.
> With dynamic loading it is still possible to build MC with X11 support
> but at runtime a decision is made whether to enable it or not based on the
> availability of a given library. So if you don't want to install X you
> still can run MC.

I see it was a bit fast.

> I cannot resist to suggest you to seriously consider the possibility to
> move to another project where you can fully exercise your skills. It seems
> that you just don't like MC and you are on a crusade to shape it according
> to your likings.

I already have that project. ;)

So if you want me to remove all my changes that affect "my likings", 
please say so. But don't complain about the consequences then.

Roland