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Re: library name patch for 0.146
- From: P J P <prasad at redhat dot com>
- To: elfutils-devel at lists dot fedorahosted dot org
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:07:43 +0530
- Subject: Re: library name patch for 0.146
On Wed, 28 Apr 2010, Ulrich Drepper wrote:
> Then adjust the GUI.
didn't I say GUI doesn't help?
> Anyway, programs like that show why the output cannot be changed
> willy-nilly.
programs like what?
> There are programs and scripts that parse the output of readelf.
Well, I understand that, and is quite better reason than line length.
As for the scripts/programs that use the readelf output, since the
fields in the output are separated by space, and the library name comes in
the end, it should be a small fix.
I'm not denying the fact that the change in output might break some
programs, but fixing those programs is a one time hassle. Plus let's not
assume that *all* the programs/scripts will need the fix, may be some
might keep working as before. In any case, I think the greater convenience
and utility of information offered by the change to the one and all makes
it worth it. Please think about it.
> Your convenience is absolutely not reason enough to break those.
Again, it's not just *my* convenience, it'll be more convenient and
useful for *everybody*. You know that.
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Regards
- Prasad